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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.79, 1,334.15 and 547.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.79, 1,334.15 and 547.13 is: 755.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.79 : 1,334.15 = 547.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.79/1,334.15 = 547.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.79x = 1,334.15 × 547.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.79x = 729,948.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,948.19/966.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.02

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