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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.48, 1,330.56 and 649.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.48, 1,330.56 and 649.68 is: 896.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.48 : 1,330.56 = 649.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.48/1,330.56 = 649.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.48x = 1,330.56 × 649.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.48x = 864,438.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,438.22/964.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.27

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