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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.17, 1,330.56 and 571.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.17, 1,330.56 and 571.39 is: 788.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.17 : 1,330.56 = 571.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.17/1,330.56 = 571.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.17x = 1,330.56 × 571.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.17x = 760,265.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,265.35/964.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.52

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