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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.96, 1,331.92 and 551.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.96, 1,331.92 and 551.04 is: 760.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.96 : 1,331.92 = 551.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.96/1,331.92 = 551.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.96x = 1,331.92 × 551.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.96x = 733,941.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,941.20/964.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.59

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