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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.77, 1,332.14 and 891.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.77, 1,332.14 and 891.06 is: 1,230.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.77 : 1,332.14 = 891.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.77/1,332.14 = 891.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.77x = 1,332.14 × 891.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.77x = 1,187,016.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,016.67/964.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.36

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