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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.80, 1,445.82 and 599.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.80, 1,445.82 and 599.10 is: 897.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.80 : 1,445.82 = 599.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.80/1,445.82 = 599.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.80x = 1,445.82 × 599.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.80x = 866,190.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,190.76/964.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.79

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