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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.87, 1,444.59 and 803.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.87, 1,444.59 and 803.49 is: 1,204.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.87 : 1,444.59 = 803.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.87/1,444.59 = 803.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.87x = 1,444.59 × 803.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.87x = 1,160,722.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,722.05/963.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.23

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