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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.11, 1,333.13 and 573.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.11, 1,333.13 and 573.05 is: 790.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.11 : 1,333.13 = 573.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.11/1,333.13 = 573.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.11x = 1,333.13 × 573.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.11x = 763,950.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,950.61/966.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.75

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