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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.43, 1,333.70 and 573.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.43, 1,333.70 and 573.31 is: 791.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.43 : 1,333.70 = 573.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.43/1,333.70 = 573.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.43x = 1,333.70 × 573.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.43x = 764,623.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,623.55/966.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.18

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