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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.74, 1,438.98 and 808.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.74, 1,438.98 and 808.86 is: 1,206.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.74 : 1,438.98 = 808.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.74/1,438.98 = 808.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.74x = 1,438.98 × 808.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.74x = 1,163,933.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,933.36/964.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.47

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