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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.13, 1,331.88 and 572.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.13, 1,331.88 and 572.18 is: 789.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.13 : 1,331.88 = 572.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.13/1,331.88 = 572.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.13x = 1,331.88 × 572.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.13x = 762,066.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,066.29/965.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.60

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