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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.95, 1,396.18 and 644.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.95, 1,396.18 and 644.59 is: 964.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.95 : 1,396.18 = 644.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.95/1,396.18 = 644.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.95x = 1,396.18 × 644.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.95x = 899,963.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,963.67/932.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.64

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