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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.84, 1,444.03 and 654.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.84, 1,444.03 and 654.59 is: 981.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.84 : 1,444.03 = 654.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.84/1,444.03 = 654.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.84x = 1,444.03 × 654.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.84x = 945,249.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,249.57/962.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.73

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