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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.66, 1,334.03 and 547.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.66, 1,334.03 and 547.06 is: 754.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.66 : 1,334.03 = 547.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.66/1,334.03 = 547.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.66x = 1,334.03 × 547.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.66x = 729,785.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,785.05/966.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.96

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