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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.54, 1,333.76 and 573.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.54, 1,333.76 and 573.48 is: 791.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.54 : 1,333.76 = 573.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.54/1,333.76 = 573.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.54x = 1,333.76 × 573.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.54x = 764,884.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,884.68/966.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.36

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