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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.02, 1,446.49 and 848.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.02, 1,446.49 and 848.30 is: 1,272.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.02 : 1,446.49 = 848.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.02/1,446.49 = 848.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.02x = 1,446.49 × 848.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.02x = 1,227,057.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,057.47/964.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.85

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