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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.39, 1,428.62 and 644.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.39, 1,428.62 and 644.03 is: 965.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.39 : 1,428.62 = 644.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.39/1,428.62 = 644.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.39x = 1,428.62 × 644.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.39x = 920,070.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,070.92/953.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.05

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