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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.62, 1,432.44 and 647.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.62, 1,432.44 and 647.50 is: 970.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.62 : 1,432.44 = 647.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.62/1,432.44 = 647.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.62x = 1,432.44 × 647.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.62x = 927,504.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,504.90/955.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.58

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