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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.61, 1,332.57 and 567.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.61, 1,332.57 and 567.29 is: 782.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.61 : 1,332.57 = 567.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.61/1,332.57 = 567.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.61x = 1,332.57 × 567.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.61x = 755,946.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,946.97/965.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.87

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