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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.63, 1,333.94 and 524.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.63, 1,333.94 and 524.52 is: 723.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.63 : 1,333.94 = 524.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.63/1,333.94 = 524.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.63x = 1,333.94 × 524.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.63x = 699,675.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,675.59/966.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.83

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