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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.68, 1,331.26 and 522.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.68, 1,331.26 and 522.58 is: 721.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.68 : 1,331.26 = 522.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.68/1,331.26 = 522.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.68x = 1,331.26 × 522.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.68x = 695,685.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,685.22/964.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.16

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