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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.84, 1,331.31 and 571.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.84, 1,331.31 and 571.90 is: 789.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.84 : 1,331.31 = 571.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.84/1,331.31 = 571.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.84x = 1,331.31 × 571.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.84x = 761,376.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,376.19/964.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.12

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