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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.50, 1,331.28 and 654

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.50, 1,331.28 and 654 is: 902.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.50 : 1,331.28 = 654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.50/1,331.28 = 654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.50x = 1,331.28 × 654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.50x = 870,657.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,657.12/964.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.70

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