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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.15, 1,444.32 and 655.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.15, 1,444.32 and 655.17 is: 982.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.15 : 1,444.32 = 655.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.15/1,444.32 = 655.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.15x = 1,444.32 × 655.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.15x = 946,275.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,275.13/963.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.48

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