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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.45, 1,330.72 and 571.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.45, 1,330.72 and 571.24 is: 788.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.45 : 1,330.72 = 571.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.45/1,330.72 = 571.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.45x = 1,330.72 × 571.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.45x = 760,160.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,160.49/964.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.18

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