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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.99, 1,333.04 and 733.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.99, 1,333.04 and 733.71 is: 1,011.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.99 : 1,333.04 = 733.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.99/1,333.04 = 733.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.99x = 1,333.04 × 733.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.99x = 978,061.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,061.11/966.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.45

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