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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.52, 1,445.54 and 689.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.52, 1,445.54 and 689.08 is: 1,032.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.52 : 1,445.54 = 689.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.52/1,445.54 = 689.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.52x = 1,445.54 × 689.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.52x = 996,092.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,092.70/964.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.73

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