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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.70, 1,334.17 and 547.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.70, 1,334.17 and 547.08 is: 755.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.70 : 1,334.17 = 547.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.70/1,334.17 = 547.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.70x = 1,334.17 × 547.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.70x = 729,897.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,897.72/966.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.04

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