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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.76, 1,445.31 and 747.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.76, 1,445.31 and 747.27 is: 1,119.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.76 : 1,445.31 = 747.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.76/1,445.31 = 747.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.76x = 1,445.31 × 747.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.76x = 1,080,036.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,036.80/964.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.49

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