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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.83, 1,333.95 and 573.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.83, 1,333.95 and 573.71 is: 791.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.83 : 1,333.95 = 573.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.83/1,333.95 = 573.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.83x = 1,333.95 × 573.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.83x = 765,300.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,300.45/966.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.56

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