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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.43, 1,330.91 and 522.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.43, 1,330.91 and 522.33 is: 720.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.43 : 1,330.91 = 522.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.43/1,330.91 = 522.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.43x = 1,330.91 × 522.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.43x = 695,174.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,174.22/964.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.81

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