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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.77, 1,331.38 and 522.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.77, 1,331.38 and 522.68 is: 721.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.77 : 1,331.38 = 522.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.77/1,331.38 = 522.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.77x = 1,331.38 × 522.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.77x = 695,885.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,885.70/964.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.30

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