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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.96, 1,328.26 and 854.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.96, 1,328.26 and 854.24 is: 1,175.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.96 : 1,328.26 = 854.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.96/1,328.26 = 854.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.96x = 1,328.26 × 854.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.96x = 1,134,652.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,652.82/964.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.85

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