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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.44, 1,333.24 and 573.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.44, 1,333.24 and 573.32 is: 790.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.44 : 1,333.24 = 573.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.44/1,333.24 = 573.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.44x = 1,333.24 × 573.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.44x = 764,365.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,365.06/966.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.91

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