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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.97, 1,334.37 and 563.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.97, 1,334.37 and 563.32 is: 777.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.97 : 1,334.37 = 563.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.97/1,334.37 = 563.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.97x = 1,334.37 × 563.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.97x = 751,676.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,676.86/966.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.35

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