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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.10, 1,329.74 and 715.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.10, 1,329.74 and 715.44 is: 986.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.10 : 1,329.74 = 715.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.10/1,329.74 = 715.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.10x = 1,329.74 × 715.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.10x = 951,349.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,349.19/964.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.77

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