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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.03, 1,333.02 and 573

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.03, 1,333.02 and 573 is: 790.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.03 : 1,333.02 = 573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.03/1,333.02 = 573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.03x = 1,333.02 × 573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.03x = 763,820.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,820.46/966.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.68

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