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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.98, 1,334.59 and 547.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.98, 1,334.59 and 547.52 is: 755.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.98 : 1,334.59 = 547.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.98/1,334.59 = 547.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.98x = 1,334.59 × 547.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.98x = 730,706.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,706.68/966.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.66

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