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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.24, 1,332.97 and 573.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.24, 1,332.97 and 573.04 is: 790.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.24 : 1,332.97 = 573.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.24/1,332.97 = 573.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.24x = 1,332.97 × 573.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.24x = 763,845.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,845.13/966.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.53

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