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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964, 1,330.32 and 571.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964, 1,330.32 and 571.38 is: 788.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964 : 1,330.32 = 571.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964/1,330.32 = 571.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964x = 1,330.32 × 571.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964x = 760,118.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,118.24/964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.50

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