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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.74, 1,442.49 and 654.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.74, 1,442.49 and 654.13 is: 980.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.74 : 1,442.49 = 654.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.74/1,442.49 = 654.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.74x = 1,442.49 × 654.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.74x = 943,575.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,575.98/962.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.09

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