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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.84, 1,332.90 and 572.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.84, 1,332.90 and 572.90 is: 790.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.84 : 1,332.90 = 572.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.84/1,332.90 = 572.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.84x = 1,332.90 × 572.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.84x = 763,611.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,611.75/965.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.62

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