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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.90, 1,331.47 and 571.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.90, 1,331.47 and 571.85 is: 789.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.90 : 1,331.47 = 571.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.90/1,331.47 = 571.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.90x = 1,331.47 × 571.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.90x = 761,401.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,401.12/964.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.10

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