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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.45, 1,445.99 and 654.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.45, 1,445.99 and 654.84 is: 982.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.45 : 1,445.99 = 654.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.45/1,445.99 = 654.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.45x = 1,445.99 × 654.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.45x = 946,888.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,888.82/963.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.81

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