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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.22, 1,330.76 and 571.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.22, 1,330.76 and 571.37 is: 788.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.22 : 1,330.76 = 571.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.22/1,330.76 = 571.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.22x = 1,330.76 × 571.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.22x = 760,351.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,351.12/964.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.57

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