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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.88, 1,334.06 and 573.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.88, 1,334.06 and 573.68 is: 791.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.88 : 1,334.06 = 573.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.88/1,334.06 = 573.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.88x = 1,334.06 × 573.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.88x = 765,320.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,320.67/966.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.54

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