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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.53, 1,331.05 and 522.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.53, 1,331.05 and 522.44 is: 720.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.53 : 1,331.05 = 522.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.53/1,331.05 = 522.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.53x = 1,331.05 × 522.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.53x = 695,387.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,387.11/964.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.96

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