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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.90, 1,332.98 and 572.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.90, 1,332.98 and 572.84 is: 790.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.90 : 1,332.98 = 572.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.90/1,332.98 = 572.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.90x = 1,332.98 × 572.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.90x = 763,584.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,584.26/965.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.54

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