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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.99, 1,331.28 and 830.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.99, 1,331.28 and 830.94 is: 1,147.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.99 : 1,331.28 = 830.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.99/1,331.28 = 830.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.99x = 1,331.28 × 830.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.99x = 1,106,213.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,213.80/963.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.54

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