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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.89, 1,427.10 and 642.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.89, 1,427.10 and 642.87 is: 963.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.89 : 1,427.10 = 642.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.89/1,427.10 = 642.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.89x = 1,427.10 × 642.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.89x = 917,439.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,439.78/951.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.81

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