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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.64, 1,331.07 and 566.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.64, 1,331.07 and 566.18 is: 781.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.64 : 1,331.07 = 566.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.64/1,331.07 = 566.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.64x = 1,331.07 × 566.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.64x = 753,625.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,625.21/964.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.25

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