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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.43, 1,448.21 and 654.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.43, 1,448.21 and 654.07 is: 982.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.43 : 1,448.21 = 654.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.43/1,448.21 = 654.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.43x = 1,448.21 × 654.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.43x = 947,230.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,230.71/964.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.17

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