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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.51, 1,429.71 and 644.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.51, 1,429.71 and 644.66 is: 965.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.51 : 1,429.71 = 644.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.51/1,429.71 = 644.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.51x = 1,429.71 × 644.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.51x = 921,676.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,676.85/954.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.60

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