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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.71, 1,331.64 and 703.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.71, 1,331.64 and 703.08 is: 970.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.71 : 1,331.64 = 703.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.71/1,331.64 = 703.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.71x = 1,331.64 × 703.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.71x = 936,249.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,249.45/964.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.50

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