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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.90, 1,334.36 and 573.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.90, 1,334.36 and 573.84 is: 791.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.90 : 1,334.36 = 573.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.90/1,334.36 = 573.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.90x = 1,334.36 × 573.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.90x = 765,709.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,709.14/966.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.92

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