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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.87, 1,331.71 and 566.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.87, 1,331.71 and 566.55 is: 781.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.87 : 1,331.71 = 566.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.87/1,331.71 = 566.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.87x = 1,331.71 × 566.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.87x = 754,478.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,478.88/964.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.95

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