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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.85, 1,333.99 and 573.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.85, 1,333.99 and 573.69 is: 791.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.85 : 1,333.99 = 573.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.85/1,333.99 = 573.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.85x = 1,333.99 × 573.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.85x = 765,296.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,296.72/966.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.54

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