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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.58, 1,333.18 and 742.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.58, 1,333.18 and 742.48 is: 1,024.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.58 : 1,333.18 = 742.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.58/1,333.18 = 742.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.58x = 1,333.18 × 742.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.58x = 989,859.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,859.49/966.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.08

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