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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.51, 1,331.06 and 566.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.51, 1,331.06 and 566.20 is: 781.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.51 : 1,331.06 = 566.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.51/1,331.06 = 566.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.51x = 1,331.06 × 566.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.51x = 753,646.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,646.17/964.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.38

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