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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.77, 1,334.78 and 704.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.77, 1,334.78 and 704.33 is: 972.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.77 : 1,334.78 = 704.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.77/1,334.78 = 704.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.77x = 1,334.78 × 704.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.77x = 940,115.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,115.40/966.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.43

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