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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.63, 1,331.33 and 571.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.63, 1,331.33 and 571.78 is: 789.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.63 : 1,331.33 = 571.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.63/1,331.33 = 571.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.63x = 1,331.33 × 571.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.63x = 761,227.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,227.87/964.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.14

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