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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.65, 1,447.62 and 599.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.65, 1,447.62 and 599.64 is: 899.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.65 : 1,447.62 = 599.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.65/1,447.62 = 599.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.65x = 1,447.62 × 599.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.65x = 868,050.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,050.86/964.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.86

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