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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.32, 1,330.44 and 571.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.32, 1,330.44 and 571.26 is: 788.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.32 : 1,330.44 = 571.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.32/1,330.44 = 571.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.32x = 1,330.44 × 571.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.32x = 760,027.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,027.15/964.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.15

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