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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.01, 1,330.68 and 571.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.01, 1,330.68 and 571.04 is: 788.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.01 : 1,330.68 = 571.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.01/1,330.68 = 571.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.01x = 1,330.68 × 571.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.01x = 759,864.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,864.85/964.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.24

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