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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.07, 1,330.42 and 521.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.07, 1,330.42 and 521.97 is: 720.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.07 : 1,330.42 = 521.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.07/1,330.42 = 521.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.07x = 1,330.42 × 521.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.07x = 694,442.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,442.65/964.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.32

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