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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.69, 1,331.27 and 522.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.69, 1,331.27 and 522.59 is: 721.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.69 : 1,331.27 = 522.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.69/1,331.27 = 522.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.69x = 1,331.27 × 522.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.69x = 695,708.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,708.39/964.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.17

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