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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.08, 1,329.22 and 653.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.08, 1,329.22 and 653.16 is: 901.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.08 : 1,329.22 = 653.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.08/1,329.22 = 653.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.08x = 1,329.22 × 653.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.08x = 868,193.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,193.34/963.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.48

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