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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.20, 1,445.12 and 569.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.20, 1,445.12 and 569.94 is: 852.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.20 : 1,445.12 = 569.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.20/1,445.12 = 569.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.20x = 1,445.12 × 569.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.20x = 823,631.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,631.69/966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.44

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