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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.88, 1,331.52 and 522.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.88, 1,331.52 and 522.77 is: 721.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.88 : 1,331.52 = 522.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.88/1,331.52 = 522.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.88x = 1,331.52 × 522.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.88x = 696,072.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,072.05/964.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.41

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