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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.40, 1,443.40 and 676.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.40, 1,443.40 and 676.40 is: 1,012.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.40 : 1,443.40 = 676.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.40/1,443.40 = 676.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.40x = 1,443.40 × 676.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.40x = 976,315.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,315.76/964.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.36

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