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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.69, 1,333.94 and 547.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.69, 1,333.94 and 547.04 is: 754.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.69 : 1,333.94 = 547.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.69/1,333.94 = 547.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.69x = 1,333.94 × 547.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.69x = 729,709.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,709.13/966.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.85

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