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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.96, 1,331.82 and 700.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.96, 1,331.82 and 700.36 is: 966.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.96 : 1,331.82 = 700.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.96/1,331.82 = 700.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.96x = 1,331.82 × 700.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.96x = 932,753.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,753.46/964.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.62

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