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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.58, 1,330.53 and 571.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.58, 1,330.53 and 571.22 is: 787.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.58 : 1,330.53 = 571.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.58/1,330.53 = 571.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.58x = 1,330.53 × 571.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.58x = 760,025.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,025.35/964.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.93

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