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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.34, 1,445.04 and 640.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.34, 1,445.04 and 640.96 is: 961.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.34 : 1,445.04 = 640.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.34/1,445.04 = 640.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.34x = 1,445.04 × 640.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.34x = 926,212.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,212.84/963.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.46

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