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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.74, 1,437.49 and 807.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.74, 1,437.49 and 807.86 is: 1,204.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.74 : 1,437.49 = 807.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.74/1,437.49 = 807.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.74x = 1,437.49 × 807.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.74x = 1,161,290.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,290.67/963.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.98

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