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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.92, 1,445.08 and 654.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.92, 1,445.08 and 654.04 is: 981.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.92 : 1,445.08 = 654.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.92/1,445.08 = 654.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.92x = 1,445.08 × 654.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.92x = 945,140.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,140.12/962.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.54

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