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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.05, 1,330.39 and 521.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.05, 1,330.39 and 521.95 is: 720.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.05 : 1,330.39 = 521.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.05/1,330.39 = 521.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.05x = 1,330.39 × 521.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.05x = 694,397.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,397.42/964.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.29

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