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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.83, 1,447.25 and 677.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.83, 1,447.25 and 677.55 is: 1,016.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.83 : 1,447.25 = 677.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.83/1,447.25 = 677.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.83x = 1,447.25 × 677.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.83x = 980,580.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,580.85/964.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.33

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