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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.32, 1,444.04 and 692.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.32, 1,444.04 and 692.16 is: 1,036.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.32 : 1,444.04 = 692.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.32/1,444.04 = 692.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.32x = 1,444.04 × 692.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.32x = 999,506.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,506.73/964.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.49

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