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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.16, 1,329.99 and 899.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.16, 1,329.99 and 899.36 is: 1,240.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.16 : 1,329.99 = 899.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.16/1,329.99 = 899.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.16x = 1,329.99 × 899.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.16x = 1,196,139.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,139.81/964.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.60

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