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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.29, 1,333.28 and 573.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.29, 1,333.28 and 573.44 is: 791.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.29 : 1,333.28 = 573.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.29/1,333.28 = 573.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.29x = 1,333.28 × 573.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.29x = 764,553.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,553.22/966.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.23

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