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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.93, 1,334.43 and 547.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.93, 1,334.43 and 547.31 is: 755.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.93 : 1,334.43 = 547.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.93/1,334.43 = 547.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.93x = 1,334.43 × 547.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.93x = 730,340.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,340.21/966.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.32

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