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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.60, 1,424.70 and 642.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.60, 1,424.70 and 642.84 is: 962.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.60 : 1,424.70 = 642.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.60/1,424.70 = 642.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.60x = 1,424.70 × 642.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.60x = 915,854.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,854.15/951.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.44

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