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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.88, 1,447.68 and 580.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.88, 1,447.68 and 580.40 is: 870.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.88 : 1,447.68 = 580.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.88/1,447.68 = 580.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.88x = 1,447.68 × 580.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.88x = 840,233.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,233.47/964.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.82

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