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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.95, 1,331.37 and 571.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.95, 1,331.37 and 571.83 is: 788.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.95 : 1,331.37 = 571.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.95/1,331.37 = 571.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.95x = 1,331.37 × 571.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.95x = 761,317.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,317.31/964.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.97

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