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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.40, 1,330.86 and 522.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.40, 1,330.86 and 522.29 is: 720.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.40 : 1,330.86 = 522.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.40/1,330.86 = 522.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.40x = 1,330.86 × 522.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.40x = 695,098.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,098.20/964.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.76

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