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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.12, 1,333.25 and 573.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.12, 1,333.25 and 573.06 is: 790.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.12 : 1,333.25 = 573.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.12/1,333.25 = 573.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.12x = 1,333.25 × 573.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.12x = 764,032.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,032.25/966.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.83

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