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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.32, 1,330.47 and 571.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.32, 1,330.47 and 571.07 is: 787.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.32 : 1,330.47 = 571.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.32/1,330.47 = 571.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.32x = 1,330.47 × 571.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.32x = 759,784.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,784.85/964.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.90

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