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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.76, 1,331.34 and 703.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.76, 1,331.34 and 703.88 is: 971.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.76 : 1,331.34 = 703.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.76/1,331.34 = 703.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.76x = 1,331.34 × 703.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.76x = 937,103.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,103.60/964.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.33

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