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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.71, 1,331.37 and 571.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.71, 1,331.37 and 571.77 is: 789.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.71 : 1,331.37 = 571.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.71/1,331.37 = 571.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.71x = 1,331.37 × 571.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.71x = 761,237.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,237.42/964.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.08

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