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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.90, 1,447.94 and 744.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.90, 1,447.94 and 744.68 is: 1,117.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.90 : 1,447.94 = 744.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.90/1,447.94 = 744.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.90x = 1,447.94 × 744.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.90x = 1,078,251.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,251.96/964.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.48

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