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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.38, 1,329.09 and 701.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.38, 1,329.09 and 701.94 is: 967.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.38 : 1,329.09 = 701.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.38/1,329.09 = 701.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.38x = 1,329.09 × 701.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.38x = 932,941.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,941.43/964.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.40

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