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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.14, 1,425.24 and 641.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.14, 1,425.24 and 641.78 is: 961.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.14 : 1,425.24 = 641.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.14/1,425.24 = 641.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.14x = 1,425.24 × 641.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.14x = 914,690.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,690.53/951.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.68

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