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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.40, 1,330.88 and 565.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.40, 1,330.88 and 565.98 is: 781.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.40 : 1,330.88 = 565.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.40/1,330.88 = 565.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.40x = 1,330.88 × 565.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.40x = 753,248.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,248.63/964.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.06

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