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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.74, 1,334.11 and 524.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.74, 1,334.11 and 524.64 is: 724.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.74 : 1,334.11 = 524.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.74/1,334.11 = 524.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.74x = 1,334.11 × 524.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.74x = 699,927.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,927.47/966.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.01

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