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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.32, 1,333.44 and 567.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.32, 1,333.44 and 567.93 is: 783.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.32 : 1,333.44 = 567.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.32/1,333.44 = 567.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.32x = 1,333.44 × 567.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.32x = 757,300.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,300.58/966.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.70

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