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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.38, 1,325.36 and 644.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.38, 1,325.36 and 644.54 is: 890.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.38 : 1,325.36 = 644.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.38/1,325.36 = 644.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.38x = 1,325.36 × 644.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.38x = 854,247.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,247.63/959.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.42

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