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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.92, 1,334.69 and 573.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.92, 1,334.69 and 573.94 is: 792.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.92 : 1,334.69 = 573.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.92/1,334.69 = 573.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.92x = 1,334.69 × 573.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.92x = 766,026.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,026.85/966.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.24

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