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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.28, 1,445.88 and 656.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.28, 1,445.88 and 656.55 is: 984.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.28 : 1,445.88 = 656.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.28/1,445.88 = 656.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.28x = 1,445.88 × 656.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.28x = 949,292.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,292.51/964.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.45

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