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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.74, 1,333.80 and 547.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.74, 1,333.80 and 547.02 is: 754.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.74 : 1,333.80 = 547.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.74/1,333.80 = 547.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.74x = 1,333.80 × 547.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.74x = 729,615.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,615.28/966.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.72

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