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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.01, 1,331.55 and 572.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.01, 1,331.55 and 572.16 is: 789.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.01 : 1,331.55 = 572.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.01/1,331.55 = 572.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.01x = 1,331.55 × 572.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.01x = 761,859.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,859.65/965.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.48

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