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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.03, 1,331.96 and 566.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.03, 1,331.96 and 566.87 is: 782.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.03 : 1,331.96 = 566.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.03/1,331.96 = 566.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.03x = 1,331.96 × 566.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.03x = 755,045.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,045.33/965.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.41

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