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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.80, 1,334.09 and 547.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.80, 1,334.09 and 547.16 is: 755.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.80 : 1,334.09 = 547.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.80/1,334.09 = 547.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.80x = 1,334.09 × 547.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.80x = 729,965.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,965.39/966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.03

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