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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.13, 1,444.56 and 688.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.13, 1,444.56 and 688.82 is: 1,032.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.13 : 1,444.56 = 688.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.13/1,444.56 = 688.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.13x = 1,444.56 × 688.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.13x = 995,041.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,041.82/964.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.06

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