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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.28, 1,330.69 and 522.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.28, 1,330.69 and 522.18 is: 720.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.28 : 1,330.69 = 522.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.28/1,330.69 = 522.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.28x = 1,330.69 × 522.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.28x = 694,859.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,859.70/964.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.60

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