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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.08, 1,331.57 and 800.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.08, 1,331.57 and 800.46 is: 1,105.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.08 : 1,331.57 = 800.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.08/1,331.57 = 800.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.08x = 1,331.57 × 800.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.08x = 1,065,870.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,870.52/964.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.58

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