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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.44, 1,440.48 and 834.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.44, 1,440.48 and 834.84 is: 1,246.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.44 : 1,440.48 = 834.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.44/1,440.48 = 834.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.44x = 1,440.48 × 834.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.44x = 1,202,570.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,570.32/964.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.91

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