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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.10, 1,330.40 and 565.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.10, 1,330.40 and 565.79 is: 780.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.10 : 1,330.40 = 565.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.10/1,330.40 = 565.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.10x = 1,330.40 × 565.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.10x = 752,717.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,717.54/964.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.75

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