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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.94, 1,331.55 and 571.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.94, 1,331.55 and 571.82 is: 789.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.94 : 1,331.55 = 571.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.94/1,331.55 = 571.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.94x = 1,331.55 × 571.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.94x = 761,400.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,400.26/964.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.07

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