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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.08, 1,330.35 and 571.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.08, 1,330.35 and 571.02 is: 787.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.08 : 1,330.35 = 571.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.08/1,330.35 = 571.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.08x = 1,330.35 × 571.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.08x = 759,656.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,656.46/964.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.96

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