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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.85, 1,446.44 and 801.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.85, 1,446.44 and 801.68 is: 1,201.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.85 : 1,446.44 = 801.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.85/1,446.44 = 801.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.85x = 1,446.44 × 801.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.85x = 1,159,570.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,570.78/964.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.82

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