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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.20, 1,444.26 and 655.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.20, 1,444.26 and 655.47 is: 982.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.20 : 1,444.26 = 655.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.20/1,444.26 = 655.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.20x = 1,444.26 × 655.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.20x = 946,669.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,669.10/963.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.83

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