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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.76, 1,438.67 and 846.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.76, 1,438.67 and 846.99 is: 1,264.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.76 : 1,438.67 = 846.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.76/1,438.67 = 846.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.76x = 1,438.67 × 846.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.76x = 1,218,534.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,534.87/963.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.36

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