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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.71, 1,334.05 and 524.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.71, 1,334.05 and 524.60 is: 723.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.71 : 1,334.05 = 524.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.71/1,334.05 = 524.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.71x = 1,334.05 × 524.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.71x = 699,845.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,845.97/966.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.95

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