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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.36, 1,330.90 and 571.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.36, 1,330.90 and 571.36 is: 788.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.36 : 1,330.90 = 571.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.36/1,330.90 = 571.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.36x = 1,330.90 × 571.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.36x = 760,423.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,423.02/964.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.53

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