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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.95, 1,331.88 and 566.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.95, 1,331.88 and 566.70 is: 782.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.95 : 1,331.88 = 566.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.95/1,331.88 = 566.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.95x = 1,331.88 × 566.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.95x = 754,776.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,776.40/964.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.19

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