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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.46, 1,332.36 and 572.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.46, 1,332.36 and 572.80 is: 790.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.46 : 1,332.36 = 572.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.46/1,332.36 = 572.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.46x = 1,332.36 × 572.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.46x = 763,175.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,175.81/965.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.48

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