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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.26, 1,446.42 and 773.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.26, 1,446.42 and 773.10 is: 1,159.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.26 : 1,446.42 = 773.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.26/1,446.42 = 773.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.26x = 1,446.42 × 773.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.26x = 1,118,227.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,227.30/964.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.67

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