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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.57, 1,333.88 and 524.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.57, 1,333.88 and 524.48 is: 723.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.57 : 1,333.88 = 524.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.57/1,333.88 = 524.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.57x = 1,333.88 × 524.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.57x = 699,595.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,595.84/966.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.80

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