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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.83, 1,331.46 and 522.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.83, 1,331.46 and 522.75 is: 721.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.83 : 1,331.46 = 522.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.83/1,331.46 = 522.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.83x = 1,331.46 × 522.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.83x = 696,020.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,020.72/964.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.39

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