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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.59, 1,332.62 and 572.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.59, 1,332.62 and 572.65 is: 790.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.59 : 1,332.62 = 572.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.59/1,332.62 = 572.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.59x = 1,332.62 × 572.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.59x = 763,124.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,124.84/965.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.32

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