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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.79, 1,330.73 and 932.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.79, 1,330.73 and 932.66 is: 1,286.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.79 : 1,330.73 = 932.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.79/1,330.73 = 932.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.79x = 1,330.73 × 932.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.79x = 1,241,123.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,123.30/964.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.42

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