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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.45, 1,333.69 and 573.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.45, 1,333.69 and 573.49 is: 791.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.45 : 1,333.69 = 573.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.45/1,333.69 = 573.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.45x = 1,333.69 × 573.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.45x = 764,857.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,857.88/966.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.41

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