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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.55, 1,332.57 and 741.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.55, 1,332.57 and 741.82 is: 1,022.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.55 : 1,332.57 = 741.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.55/1,332.57 = 741.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.55x = 1,332.57 × 741.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.55x = 988,527.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,527.08/966.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.74

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