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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.02, 1,333.34 and 567.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.02, 1,333.34 and 567.77 is: 783.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.02 : 1,333.34 = 567.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.02/1,333.34 = 567.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.02x = 1,333.34 × 567.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.02x = 757,028.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,028.08/966.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.66

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