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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.72, 1,331.48 and 571.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.72, 1,331.48 and 571.76 is: 789.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.72 : 1,331.48 = 571.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.72/1,331.48 = 571.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.72x = 1,331.48 × 571.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.72x = 761,287.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,287.00/964.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.13

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