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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.86, 1,331.82 and 716.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.86, 1,331.82 and 716.10 is: 988.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.86 : 1,331.82 = 716.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.86/1,331.82 = 716.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.86x = 1,331.82 × 716.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.86x = 953,716.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,716.30/964.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.45

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