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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.68, 1,332.24 and 572.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.68, 1,332.24 and 572.56 is: 789.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.68 : 1,332.24 = 572.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.68/1,332.24 = 572.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.68x = 1,332.24 × 572.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.68x = 762,787.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,787.33/965.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.90

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