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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644, 965.04 and 641.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644, 965.04 and 641.12 is: 960.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644 : 965.04 = 641.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644/965.04 = 641.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644x = 965.04 × 641.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644x = 618,706.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,706.44/644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.72

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