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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.89, 1,334.37 and 547.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.89, 1,334.37 and 547.28 is: 755.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.89 : 1,334.37 = 547.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.89/1,334.37 = 547.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.89x = 1,334.37 × 547.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.89x = 730,267.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,267.34/966.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.28

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