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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.12, 1,332.96 and 573.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.12, 1,332.96 and 573.12 is: 790.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.12 : 1,332.96 = 573.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.12/1,332.96 = 573.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.12x = 1,332.96 × 573.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.12x = 763,946.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,946.04/966.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.74

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