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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.47, 1,330.97 and 522.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.47, 1,330.97 and 522.35 is: 720.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.47 : 1,330.97 = 522.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.47/1,330.97 = 522.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.47x = 1,330.97 × 522.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.47x = 695,227.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,227.90/964.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.84

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