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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.17, 1,330.29 and 649.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.17, 1,330.29 and 649.44 is: 896.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.17 : 1,330.29 = 649.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.17/1,330.29 = 649.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.17x = 1,330.29 × 649.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.17x = 863,943.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,943.54/964.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.05

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