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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.28, 1,444.88 and 772.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.28, 1,444.88 and 772.12 is: 1,158.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.28 : 1,444.88 = 772.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.28/1,444.88 = 772.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.28x = 1,444.88 × 772.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.28x = 1,115,620.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,620.75/963.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.15

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