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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.75, 1,334.11 and 547.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.75, 1,334.11 and 547.24 is: 755.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.75 : 1,334.11 = 547.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.75/1,334.11 = 547.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.75x = 1,334.11 × 547.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.75x = 730,078.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,078.36/966.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.19

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