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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.30, 1,443.97 and 884.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.30, 1,443.97 and 884.11 is: 1,323.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.30 : 1,443.97 = 884.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.30/1,443.97 = 884.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.30x = 1,443.97 × 884.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.30x = 1,276,628.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,628.32/964.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.89

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