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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.25, 1,331.42 and 572.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.25, 1,331.42 and 572.40 is: 789.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.25 : 1,331.42 = 572.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.25/1,331.42 = 572.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.25x = 1,331.42 × 572.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.25x = 762,101.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,101.95/965.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.54

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