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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.04, 1,330.38 and 565.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.04, 1,330.38 and 565.97 is: 781.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.04 : 1,330.38 = 565.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.04/1,330.38 = 565.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.04x = 1,330.38 × 565.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.04x = 752,948.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,948.52/964.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.04

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