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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.92, 1,331.76 and 572.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.92, 1,331.76 and 572.16 is: 789.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.92 : 1,331.76 = 572.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.92/1,331.76 = 572.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.92x = 1,331.76 × 572.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.92x = 761,979.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,979.80/964.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.68

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