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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.02, 1,333.14 and 573.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.02, 1,333.14 and 573.26 is: 791.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.02 : 1,333.14 = 573.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.02/1,333.14 = 573.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.02x = 1,333.14 × 573.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.02x = 764,235.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,235.84/966.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.12

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