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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.41, 1,331.60 and 572.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.41, 1,331.60 and 572.46 is: 789.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.41 : 1,331.60 = 572.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.41/1,331.60 = 572.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.41x = 1,331.60 × 572.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.41x = 762,287.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,287.74/965.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.60

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