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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.52, 1,446.72 and 781.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.52, 1,446.72 and 781.04 is: 1,171.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.52 : 1,446.72 = 781.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.52/1,446.72 = 781.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.52x = 1,446.72 × 781.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.52x = 1,129,946.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,946.19/964.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.51

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