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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.24, 1,330.04 and 715.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.24, 1,330.04 and 715.78 is: 987.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.24 : 1,330.04 = 715.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.24/1,330.04 = 715.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.24x = 1,330.04 × 715.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.24x = 952,016.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,016.03/964.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.32

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