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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.92, 1,332.84 and 572.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.92, 1,332.84 and 572.80 is: 790.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.92 : 1,332.84 = 572.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.92/1,332.84 = 572.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.92x = 1,332.84 × 572.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.92x = 763,450.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,450.75/965.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.39

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