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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.53, 1,332.29 and 566.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.53, 1,332.29 and 566.89 is: 782.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.53 : 1,332.29 = 566.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.53/1,332.29 = 566.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.53x = 1,332.29 × 566.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.53x = 755,259.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,259.96/965.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.23

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