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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.75, 1,446.31 and 655.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.75, 1,446.31 and 655.73 is: 983.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.75 : 1,446.31 = 655.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.75/1,446.31 = 655.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.75x = 1,446.31 × 655.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.75x = 948,393.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,393.29/964.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.05

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