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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.75, 1,330.77 and 571.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.75, 1,330.77 and 571.51 is: 788.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.75 : 1,330.77 = 571.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.75/1,330.77 = 571.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.75x = 1,330.77 × 571.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.75x = 760,545.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,545.51/964.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.33

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