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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.96, 1,333.37 and 745.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.96, 1,333.37 and 745.54 is: 1,028.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.96 : 1,333.37 = 745.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.96/1,333.37 = 745.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.96x = 1,333.37 × 745.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.96x = 994,079.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,079.20/966.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.05

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