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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.76, 1,334.13 and 524.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.76, 1,334.13 and 524.66 is: 724.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.76 : 1,334.13 = 524.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.76/1,334.13 = 524.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.76x = 1,334.13 × 524.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.76x = 699,959.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,959.36/966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.03

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