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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.67, 1,330.80 and 566.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.67, 1,330.80 and 566.34 is: 781.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.67 : 1,330.80 = 566.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.67/1,330.80 = 566.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.67x = 1,330.80 × 566.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.67x = 753,685.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,685.27/964.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.29

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