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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.57, 1,334.43 and 733.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.57, 1,334.43 and 733.29 is: 1,012.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.57 : 1,334.43 = 733.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.57/1,334.43 = 733.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.57x = 1,334.43 × 733.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.57x = 978,524.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,524.17/966.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.37

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