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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.86, 1,330.56 and 949.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.86, 1,330.56 and 949.47 is: 1,309.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.86 : 1,330.56 = 949.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.86/1,330.56 = 949.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.86x = 1,330.56 × 949.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.86x = 1,263,326.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,326.80/964.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.34

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