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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.56, 1,331.32 and 571.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.56, 1,331.32 and 571.68 is: 789.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.56 : 1,331.32 = 571.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.56/1,331.32 = 571.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.56x = 1,331.32 × 571.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.56x = 761,089.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,089.02/964.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.05

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