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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.96, 1,316.68 and 644.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.96, 1,316.68 and 644.56 is: 888.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.96 : 1,316.68 = 644.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.96/1,316.68 = 644.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.96x = 1,316.68 × 644.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.96x = 848,679.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,679.26/954.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.71

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