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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.68, 1,331.06 and 571.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.68, 1,331.06 and 571.72 is: 788.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.68 : 1,331.06 = 571.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.68/1,331.06 = 571.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.68x = 1,331.06 × 571.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.68x = 760,993.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,993.62/964.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.86

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