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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.48, 1,332.96 and 573.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.48, 1,332.96 and 573.36 is: 790.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.48 : 1,332.96 = 573.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.48/1,332.96 = 573.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.48x = 1,332.96 × 573.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.48x = 764,265.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,265.95/966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.77

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