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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.62, 1,334.10 and 547.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.62, 1,334.10 and 547.10 is: 755.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.62 : 1,334.10 = 547.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.62/1,334.10 = 547.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.62x = 1,334.10 × 547.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.62x = 729,886.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,886.11/966.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.09

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