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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.36, 1,330.82 and 522.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.36, 1,330.82 and 522.26 is: 720.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.36 : 1,330.82 = 522.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.36/1,330.82 = 522.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.36x = 1,330.82 × 522.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.36x = 695,031.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,031.74/964.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.72

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