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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.31, 1,331.82 and 572.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.31, 1,331.82 and 572.25 is: 789.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.31 : 1,331.82 = 572.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.31/1,331.82 = 572.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.31x = 1,331.82 × 572.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.31x = 762,134.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,134.00/965.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.52

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