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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.74, 1,331.35 and 522.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.74, 1,331.35 and 522.64 is: 721.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.74 : 1,331.35 = 522.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.74/1,331.35 = 522.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.74x = 1,331.35 × 522.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.74x = 695,817.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,817.12/964.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.25

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