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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.92, 1,334.36 and 524.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.92, 1,334.36 and 524.83 is: 724.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.92 : 1,334.36 = 524.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.92/1,334.36 = 524.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.92x = 1,334.36 × 524.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.92x = 700,311.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,311.90/966.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.27

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