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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.78, 1,333.80 and 573.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.78, 1,333.80 and 573.48 is: 791.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.78 : 1,333.80 = 573.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.78/1,333.80 = 573.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.78x = 1,333.80 × 573.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.78x = 764,907.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,907.62/966.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.19

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