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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.79, 1,331.41 and 522.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.79, 1,331.41 and 522.69 is: 721.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.79 : 1,331.41 = 522.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.79/1,331.41 = 522.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.79x = 1,331.41 × 522.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.79x = 695,917.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,917.56/964.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.31

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