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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.08, 1,445.57 and 848.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.08, 1,445.57 and 848.76 is: 1,272.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.08 : 1,445.57 = 848.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.08/1,445.57 = 848.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.08x = 1,445.57 × 848.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.08x = 1,226,937.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,937.75/964.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.65

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