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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.86, 1,333.35 and 573.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.86, 1,333.35 and 573.22 is: 791.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.86 : 1,333.35 = 573.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.86/1,333.35 = 573.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.86x = 1,333.35 × 573.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.86x = 764,302.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,302.89/965.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.32

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