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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.36, 1,432.96 and 649.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.36, 1,432.96 and 649.18 is: 973.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.36 : 1,432.96 = 649.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.36/1,432.96 = 649.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.36x = 1,432.96 × 649.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.36x = 930,248.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,248.97/955.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.72

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