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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.96, 1,334.37 and 524.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.96, 1,334.37 and 524.85 is: 724.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.96 : 1,334.37 = 524.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.96/1,334.37 = 524.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.96x = 1,334.37 × 524.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.96x = 700,342.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,342.13/966.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.27

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