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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.04, 1,444.04 and 649.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.04, 1,444.04 and 649.66 is: 975.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.04 : 1,444.04 = 649.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.04/1,444.04 = 649.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.04x = 1,444.04 × 649.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.04x = 938,131.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,131.78/962.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.15

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