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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.54, 1,332.38 and 572.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.54, 1,332.38 and 572.48 is: 789.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.54 : 1,332.38 = 572.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.54/1,332.38 = 572.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.54x = 1,332.38 × 572.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.54x = 762,760.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,760.90/965.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.98

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