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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.64, 1,330.92 and 571.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.64, 1,330.92 and 571.76 is: 788.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.64 : 1,330.92 = 571.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.64/1,330.92 = 571.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.64x = 1,330.92 × 571.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.64x = 760,966.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,966.82/964.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.86

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