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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864, 1,295.46 and 644.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864, 1,295.46 and 644.49 is: 966.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864 : 1,295.46 = 644.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864/1,295.46 = 644.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864x = 1,295.46 × 644.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864x = 834,911.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,911.02/864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.33

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