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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.85, 1,331.44 and 566.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.85, 1,331.44 and 566.46 is: 781.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.85 : 1,331.44 = 566.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.85/1,331.44 = 566.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.85x = 1,331.44 × 566.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.85x = 754,207.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,207.50/964.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.68

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