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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.14, 1,331.63 and 572.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.14, 1,331.63 and 572.02 is: 789.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.14 : 1,331.63 = 572.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.14/1,331.63 = 572.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.14x = 1,331.63 × 572.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.14x = 761,714.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,714.95/965.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.23

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