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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.75, 1,333.55 and 573.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.75, 1,333.55 and 573.75 is: 791.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.75 : 1,333.55 = 573.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.75/1,333.55 = 573.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.75x = 1,333.55 × 573.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.75x = 765,121.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,121.44/966.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.44

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