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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.93, 1,331.51 and 712.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.93, 1,331.51 and 712.99 is: 983.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.93 : 1,331.51 = 712.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.93/1,331.51 = 712.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.93x = 1,331.51 × 712.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.93x = 949,353.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,353.31/964.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.86

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