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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.29, 1,330.73 and 565.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.29, 1,330.73 and 565.89 is: 780.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.29 : 1,330.73 = 565.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.29/1,330.73 = 565.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.29x = 1,330.73 × 565.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.29x = 753,046.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,046.80/964.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.93

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