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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.91, 1,334.26 and 547.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.91, 1,334.26 and 547.21 is: 755.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.91 : 1,334.26 = 547.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.91/1,334.26 = 547.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.91x = 1,334.26 × 547.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.91x = 730,120.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,120.41/966.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.11

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