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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.34, 1,329.96 and 649.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.34, 1,329.96 and 649.06 is: 896.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.34 : 1,329.96 = 649.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.34/1,329.96 = 649.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.34x = 1,329.96 × 649.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.34x = 863,223.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,223.84/963.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.07

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