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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.24, 1,436.75 and 807.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.24, 1,436.75 and 807.36 is: 1,204.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.24 : 1,436.75 = 807.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.24/1,436.75 = 807.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.24x = 1,436.75 × 807.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.24x = 1,159,970.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,970.44/963.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.24

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