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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.19, 1,430.26 and 646.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.19, 1,430.26 and 646.38 is: 967.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.19 : 1,430.26 = 646.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.19/1,430.26 = 646.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.19x = 1,430.26 × 646.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.19x = 924,489.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,489.84/955.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.86

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