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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.87, 1,334.27 and 524.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.87, 1,334.27 and 524.76 is: 724.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.87 : 1,334.27 = 524.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.87/1,334.27 = 524.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.87x = 1,334.27 × 524.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.87x = 700,168.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,168.90/966.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.16

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