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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.81, 1,334.20 and 547.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.81, 1,334.20 and 547.16 is: 755.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.81 : 1,334.20 = 547.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.81/1,334.20 = 547.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.81x = 1,334.20 × 547.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.81x = 730,019.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,019.74/966.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.08

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