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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.76, 1,397.94 and 644.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.76, 1,397.94 and 644.32 is: 964.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.76 : 1,397.94 = 644.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.76/1,397.94 = 644.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.76x = 1,397.94 × 644.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.76x = 900,720.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,720.70/933.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.62

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