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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.29, 1,446.45 and 599.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.29, 1,446.45 and 599.22 is: 898.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.29 : 1,446.45 = 599.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.29/1,446.45 = 599.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.29x = 1,446.45 × 599.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.29x = 866,741.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,741.77/964.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.84

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