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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.96, 1,335.08 and 742.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.96, 1,335.08 and 742.52 is: 1,025.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.96 : 1,335.08 = 742.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.96/1,335.08 = 742.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.96x = 1,335.08 × 742.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.96x = 991,323.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,323.60/966.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.20

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