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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.50, 1,331.80 and 572.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.50, 1,331.80 and 572.26 is: 789.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.50 : 1,331.80 = 572.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.50/1,331.80 = 572.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.50x = 1,331.80 × 572.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.50x = 762,135.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,135.87/965.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.37

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