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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.16, 1,330.08 and 688.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.16, 1,330.08 and 688.32 is: 949.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.16 : 1,330.08 = 688.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.16/1,330.08 = 688.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.16x = 1,330.08 × 688.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.16x = 915,520.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,520.67/964.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.55

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