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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.95, 1,444.03 and 746.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.95, 1,444.03 and 746.87 is: 1,118.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.95 : 1,444.03 = 746.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.95/1,444.03 = 746.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.95x = 1,444.03 × 746.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.95x = 1,078,493.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,493.60/963.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.83

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