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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.37, 1,330.86 and 571.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.37, 1,330.86 and 571.25 is: 788.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.37 : 1,330.86 = 571.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.37/1,330.86 = 571.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.37x = 1,330.86 × 571.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.37x = 760,247.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,247.12/964.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.34

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