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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.80, 1,442.96 and 650.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.80, 1,442.96 and 650.78 is: 974.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.80 : 1,442.96 = 650.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.80/1,442.96 = 650.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.80x = 1,442.96 × 650.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.80x = 939,058.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,058.67/963.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.33

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