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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.93, 1,331.35 and 571.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.93, 1,331.35 and 571.99 is: 789.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.93 : 1,331.35 = 571.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.93/1,331.35 = 571.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.93x = 1,331.35 × 571.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.93x = 761,518.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,518.89/964.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.20

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