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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.80, 1,334.21 and 547.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.80, 1,334.21 and 547.19 is: 755.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.80 : 1,334.21 = 547.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.80/1,334.21 = 547.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.80x = 1,334.21 × 547.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.80x = 730,056.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,056.96/966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.13

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