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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.08, 1,332.86 and 573.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.08, 1,332.86 and 573.02 is: 790.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.08 : 1,332.86 = 573.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.08/1,332.86 = 573.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.08x = 1,332.86 × 573.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.08x = 763,758.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,758.40/966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.58

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