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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.11, 1,426.67 and 643.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.11, 1,426.67 and 643.58 is: 965.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.11 : 1,426.67 = 643.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.11/1,426.67 = 643.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.11x = 1,426.67 × 643.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.11x = 918,176.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,176.28/951.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.37

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