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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.09, 1,333.44 and 573.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.09, 1,333.44 and 573.35 is: 791.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.09 : 1,333.44 = 573.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.09/1,333.44 = 573.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.09x = 1,333.44 × 573.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.09x = 764,521.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,521.16/966.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.35

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