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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.37, 1,445.75 and 655.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.37, 1,445.75 and 655.36 is: 982.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.37 : 1,445.75 = 655.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.37/1,445.75 = 655.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.37x = 1,445.75 × 655.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.37x = 947,482.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,482.29/964.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.49

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