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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.94, 1,331.62 and 522.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.94, 1,331.62 and 522.83 is: 721.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.94 : 1,331.62 = 522.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.94/1,331.62 = 522.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.94x = 1,331.62 × 522.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.94x = 696,212.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,212.91/964.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.51

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