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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.74, 1,331.34 and 571.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.74, 1,331.34 and 571.80 is: 789.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.74 : 1,331.34 = 571.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.74/1,331.34 = 571.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.74x = 1,331.34 × 571.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.74x = 761,260.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,260.21/964.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.08

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