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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.55, 1,331.08 and 522.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.55, 1,331.08 and 522.46 is: 720.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.55 : 1,331.08 = 522.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.55/1,331.08 = 522.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.55x = 1,331.08 × 522.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.55x = 695,429.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,429.40/964.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.99

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