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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.01, 1,428.96 and 644.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.01, 1,428.96 and 644.16 is: 964.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.01 : 1,428.96 = 644.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.01/1,428.96 = 644.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.01x = 1,428.96 × 644.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.01x = 920,478.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,478.87/954.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.85

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