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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.61, 1,331.15 and 522.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.61, 1,331.15 and 522.50 is: 721.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.61 : 1,331.15 = 522.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.61/1,331.15 = 522.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.61x = 1,331.15 × 522.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.61x = 695,530.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,530.51/964.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.05

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