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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.92, 1,331.88 and 572.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.92, 1,331.88 and 572.04 is: 789.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.92 : 1,331.88 = 572.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.92/1,331.88 = 572.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.92x = 1,331.88 × 572.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.92x = 761,888.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,888.64/964.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.59

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