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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.95, 1,445.40 and 758.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.95, 1,445.40 and 758.54 is: 1,136.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.95 : 1,445.40 = 758.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.95/1,445.40 = 758.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.95x = 1,445.40 × 758.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.95x = 1,096,386.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,386.49/964.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.21

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