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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.44, 1,447.41 and 690.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.44, 1,447.41 and 690.78 is: 1,036.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.44 : 1,447.41 = 690.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.44/1,447.41 = 690.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.44x = 1,447.41 × 690.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.44x = 999,841.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,841.88/964.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.71

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