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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.81, 1,331.03 and 571.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.81, 1,331.03 and 571.76 is: 788.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.81 : 1,331.03 = 571.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.81/1,331.03 = 571.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.81x = 1,331.03 × 571.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.81x = 761,029.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,029.71/964.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.79

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