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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.99, 1,329.90 and 829.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.99, 1,329.90 and 829.94 is: 1,146.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.99 : 1,329.90 = 829.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.99/1,329.90 = 829.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.99x = 1,329.90 × 829.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.99x = 1,103,737.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,737.21/962.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.16

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