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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.82, 1,330.94 and 571.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.82, 1,330.94 and 571.97 is: 789.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.82 : 1,330.94 = 571.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.82/1,330.94 = 571.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.82x = 1,330.94 × 571.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.82x = 761,248.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,248.24/964.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.01

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