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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.87, 1,334.07 and 573.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.87, 1,334.07 and 573.21 is: 790.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.87 : 1,334.07 = 573.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.87/1,334.07 = 573.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.87x = 1,334.07 × 573.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.87x = 764,702.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,702.26/966.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.90

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