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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.77, 1,331.37 and 522.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.77, 1,331.37 and 522.66 is: 721.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.77 : 1,331.37 = 522.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.77/1,331.37 = 522.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.77x = 1,331.37 × 522.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.77x = 695,853.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,853.84/964.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.26

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