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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.99, 1,429.25 and 644.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.99, 1,429.25 and 644.76 is: 966.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.99 : 1,429.25 = 644.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.99/1,429.25 = 644.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.99x = 1,429.25 × 644.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.99x = 921,520.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,520.01/952.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.98

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