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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.26, 1,331.28 and 798.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.26, 1,331.28 and 798.84 is: 1,102.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.26 : 1,331.28 = 798.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.26/1,331.28 = 798.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.26x = 1,331.28 × 798.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.26x = 1,063,479.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,479.72/964.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.90

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