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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.90, 1,334.32 and 524.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.90, 1,334.32 and 524.80 is: 724.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.90 : 1,334.32 = 524.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.90/1,334.32 = 524.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.90x = 1,334.32 × 524.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.90x = 700,246.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,246.49/966.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.22

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