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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.79, 1,332.57 and 567.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.79, 1,332.57 and 567.42 is: 782.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.79 : 1,332.57 = 567.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.79/1,332.57 = 567.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.79x = 1,332.57 × 567.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.79x = 756,126.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,126.87/965.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.91

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