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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.52, 1,444.73 and 655.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.52, 1,444.73 and 655.78 is: 983.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.52 : 1,444.73 = 655.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.52/1,444.73 = 655.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.52x = 1,444.73 × 655.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.52x = 947,425.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,425.04/963.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.30

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