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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.49, 1,332.29 and 572.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.49, 1,332.29 and 572.45 is: 789.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.49 : 1,332.29 = 572.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.49/1,332.29 = 572.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.49x = 1,332.29 × 572.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.49x = 762,659.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,659.89/965.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.92

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