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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.07, 1,331.71 and 572.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.07, 1,331.71 and 572.02 is: 789.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.07 : 1,331.71 = 572.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.07/1,331.71 = 572.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.07x = 1,331.71 × 572.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.07x = 761,759.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,759.99/965.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.33

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