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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.10, 1,484.28 and 964.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.10, 1,484.28 and 964.32 is: 1,438.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.10 : 1,484.28 = 964.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.10/1,484.28 = 964.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.10x = 1,484.28 × 964.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.10x = 1,431,320.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,320.89/995.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.37

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