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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.56, 1,445.24 and 760.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.56, 1,445.24 and 760.03 is: 1,138.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.56 : 1,445.24 = 760.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.56/1,445.24 = 760.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.56x = 1,445.24 × 760.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.56x = 1,098,429.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,429.46/964.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.79

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