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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.87, 1,331.07 and 571.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.87, 1,331.07 and 571.66 is: 788.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.87 : 1,331.07 = 571.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.87/1,331.07 = 571.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.87x = 1,331.07 × 571.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.87x = 760,919.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,919.48/964.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.62

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