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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.71, 1,329.51 and 684.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.71, 1,329.51 and 684.96 is: 943.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.71 : 1,329.51 = 684.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.71/1,329.51 = 684.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.71x = 1,329.51 × 684.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.71x = 910,658.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,658.75/964.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.97

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