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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.37, 1,426.96 and 645.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.37, 1,426.96 and 645.19 is: 967.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.37 : 1,426.96 = 645.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.37/1,426.96 = 645.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.37x = 1,426.96 × 645.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.37x = 920,649.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,649.96/951.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.71

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