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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.72, 1,445.34 and 811.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.72, 1,445.34 and 811.60 is: 1,215.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.72 : 1,445.34 = 811.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.72/1,445.34 = 811.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.72x = 1,445.34 × 811.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.72x = 1,173,037.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,037.94/964.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.94

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