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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.59, 1,330.74 and 716.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.59, 1,330.74 and 716.52 is: 988.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.59 : 1,330.74 = 716.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.59/1,330.74 = 716.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.59x = 1,330.74 × 716.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.59x = 953,501.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,501.82/964.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.50

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