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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.36, 1,443.72 and 871.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.36, 1,443.72 and 871.48 is: 1,304.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.36 : 1,443.72 = 871.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.36/1,443.72 = 871.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.36x = 1,443.72 × 871.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.36x = 1,258,173.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,173.11/964.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.67

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