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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.24, 1,329.41 and 787.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.24, 1,329.41 and 787.02 is: 1,085.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.24 : 1,329.41 = 787.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.24/1,329.41 = 787.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.24x = 1,329.41 × 787.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.24x = 1,046,276.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,276.72/964.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.08

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