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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.06, 1,330.40 and 521.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.06, 1,330.40 and 521.96 is: 720.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.06 : 1,330.40 = 521.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.06/1,330.40 = 521.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.06x = 1,330.40 × 521.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.06x = 694,411.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,411.31/964.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.30

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