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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.25, 1,446.39 and 637.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.25, 1,446.39 and 637.28 is: 955.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.25 : 1,446.39 = 637.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.25/1,446.39 = 637.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.25x = 1,446.39 × 637.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.25x = 921,759.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,759.04/964.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.93

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