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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.60, 1,427.40 and 644.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.60, 1,427.40 and 644.07 is: 966.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.60 : 1,427.40 = 644.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.60/1,427.40 = 644.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.60x = 1,427.40 × 644.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.60x = 919,345.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,345.52/951.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.11

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