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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.10, 1,331.82 and 572.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.10, 1,331.82 and 572.13 is: 789.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.10 : 1,331.82 = 572.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.10/1,331.82 = 572.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.10x = 1,331.82 × 572.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.10x = 761,974.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,974.18/965.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.53

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