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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.70, 1,329.68 and 649.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.70, 1,329.68 and 649.55 is: 896.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.70 : 1,329.68 = 649.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.70/1,329.68 = 649.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.70x = 1,329.68 × 649.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.70x = 863,698.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,698.59/963.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.23

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