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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.49, 1,330.55 and 566.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.49, 1,330.55 and 566.16 is: 781.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.49 : 1,330.55 = 566.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.49/1,330.55 = 566.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.49x = 1,330.55 × 566.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.49x = 753,301.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,301.36/964.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.04

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