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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.49, 1,331.00 and 522.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.49, 1,331.00 and 522.38 is: 720.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.49 : 1,331.00 = 522.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.49/1,331.00 = 522.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.49x = 1,331.00 × 522.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.49x = 695,278.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,278.51/964.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.88

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