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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.30, 1,332.27 and 572.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.30, 1,332.27 and 572.51 is: 790.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.30 : 1,332.27 = 572.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.30/1,332.27 = 572.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.30x = 1,332.27 × 572.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.30x = 762,731.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,731.24/965.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.15

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