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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.93, 1,296.08 and 644.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.93, 1,296.08 and 644.51 is: 965.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.93 : 1,296.08 = 644.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.93/1,296.08 = 644.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.93x = 1,296.08 × 644.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.93x = 835,342.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,342.58/864.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.79

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