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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.55, 1,331.07 and 522.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.55, 1,331.07 and 522.45 is: 720.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.55 : 1,331.07 = 522.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.55/1,331.07 = 522.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.55x = 1,331.07 × 522.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.55x = 695,410.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,410.87/964.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.97

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