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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.74, 1,331 and 571.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.74, 1,331 and 571.68 is: 788.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.74 : 1,331 = 571.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.74/1,331 = 571.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.74x = 1,331 × 571.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.74x = 760,906.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,906.08/964.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.72

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