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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.64, 1,446.96 and 677.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.64, 1,446.96 and 677.36 is: 1,016.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.64 : 1,446.96 = 677.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.64/1,446.96 = 677.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.64x = 1,446.96 × 677.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.64x = 980,118.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,118.98/964.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.04

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