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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.40, 1,330.76 and 571.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.40, 1,330.76 and 571.44 is: 788.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.40 : 1,330.76 = 571.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.40/1,330.76 = 571.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.40x = 1,330.76 × 571.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.40x = 760,449.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,449.49/964.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.52

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