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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.85, 1,331.24 and 571.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.85, 1,331.24 and 571.69 is: 788.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.85 : 1,331.24 = 571.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.85/1,331.24 = 571.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.85x = 1,331.24 × 571.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.85x = 761,055.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,055.40/964.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.79

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