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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.74, 1,333.76 and 573.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.74, 1,333.76 and 573.68 is: 791.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.74 : 1,333.76 = 573.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.74/1,333.76 = 573.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.74x = 1,333.76 × 573.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.74x = 765,151.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,151.44/966.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.48

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