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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.68, 1,434.81 and 662.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.68, 1,434.81 and 662.48 is: 994.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.68 : 1,434.81 = 662.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.68/1,434.81 = 662.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.68x = 1,434.81 × 662.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.68x = 950,525.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,525.75/955.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.61

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