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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.30, 1,330.73 and 522.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.30, 1,330.73 and 522.20 is: 720.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.30 : 1,330.73 = 522.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.30/1,330.73 = 522.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.30x = 1,330.73 × 522.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.30x = 694,911.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,911.84/964.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.64

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