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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.28, 1,443.70 and 802.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.28, 1,443.70 and 802.90 is: 1,203.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.28 : 1,443.70 = 802.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.28/1,443.70 = 802.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.28x = 1,443.70 × 802.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.28x = 1,159,146.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,146.73/963.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.33

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