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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.80, 1,331.46 and 566.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.80, 1,331.46 and 566.52 is: 781.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.80 : 1,331.46 = 566.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.80/1,331.46 = 566.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.80x = 1,331.46 × 566.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.80x = 754,298.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,298.72/964.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.82

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