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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.56, 1,331.10 and 571.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.56, 1,331.10 and 571.62 is: 788.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.56 : 1,331.10 = 571.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.56/1,331.10 = 571.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.56x = 1,331.10 × 571.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.56x = 760,883.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,883.38/964.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.84

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