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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.14, 1,446.34 and 913.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.14, 1,446.34 and 913.82 is: 1,372.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.14 : 1,446.34 = 913.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.14/1,446.34 = 913.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.14x = 1,446.34 × 913.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.14x = 1,321,695.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,695.75/963.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.27

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