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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.60, 1,329.78 and 649.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.60, 1,329.78 and 649.30 is: 895.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.60 : 1,329.78 = 649.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.60/1,329.78 = 649.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.60x = 1,329.78 × 649.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.60x = 863,426.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,426.15/964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.11

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