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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.27, 1,330.70 and 522.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.27, 1,330.70 and 522.18 is: 720.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.27 : 1,330.70 = 522.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.27/1,330.70 = 522.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.27x = 1,330.70 × 522.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.27x = 694,864.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,864.93/964.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.61

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