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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.33, 1,447.35 and 670.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.33, 1,447.35 and 670.79 is: 1,006.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.33 : 1,447.35 = 670.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.33/1,447.35 = 670.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.33x = 1,447.35 × 670.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.33x = 970,873.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,873.40/964.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.79

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