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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.69, 1,334.00 and 524.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.69, 1,334.00 and 524.57 is: 723.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.69 : 1,334.00 = 524.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.69/1,334.00 = 524.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.69x = 1,334.00 × 524.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.69x = 699,767.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,767.09/966.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.88

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