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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.50, 1,332.32 and 567.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.50, 1,332.32 and 567.18 is: 782.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.50 : 1,332.32 = 567.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.50/1,332.32 = 567.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.50x = 1,332.32 × 567.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.50x = 755,662.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,662.42/965.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.67

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