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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.74, 1,333.04 and 756.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.74, 1,333.04 and 756.54 is: 1,043.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.74 : 1,333.04 = 756.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.74/1,333.04 = 756.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.74x = 1,333.04 × 756.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.74x = 1,008,494.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,494.30/966.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.20

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