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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.87, 1,333.67 and 573.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.87, 1,333.67 and 573.62 is: 791.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.87 : 1,333.67 = 573.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.87/1,333.67 = 573.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.87x = 1,333.67 × 573.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.87x = 765,010.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,010.25/966.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.22

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