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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.08, 1,330.43 and 521.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.08, 1,330.43 and 521.98 is: 720.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.08 : 1,330.43 = 521.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.08/1,330.43 = 521.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.08x = 1,330.43 × 521.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.08x = 694,457.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,457.45/964.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.33

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