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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.60, 1,331.31 and 571.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.60, 1,331.31 and 571.84 is: 789.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.60 : 1,331.31 = 571.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.60/1,331.31 = 571.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.60x = 1,331.31 × 571.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.60x = 761,296.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,296.31/964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.24

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