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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.14, 1,428.24 and 643.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.14, 1,428.24 and 643.78 is: 964.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.14 : 1,428.24 = 643.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.14/1,428.24 = 643.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.14x = 1,428.24 × 643.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.14x = 919,472.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,472.35/953.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.68

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