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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.72, 1,334.56 and 704.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.72, 1,334.56 and 704.64 is: 972.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.72 : 1,334.56 = 704.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.72/1,334.56 = 704.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.72x = 1,334.56 × 704.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.72x = 940,384.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,384.36/966.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.76

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