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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.65, 1,333.96 and 524.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.65, 1,333.96 and 524.54 is: 723.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.65 : 1,333.96 = 524.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.65/1,333.96 = 524.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.65x = 1,333.96 × 524.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.65x = 699,712.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,712.85/966.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.86

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