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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.92, 1,444.62 and 639.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.92, 1,444.62 and 639.64 is: 957.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.92 : 1,444.62 = 639.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.92/1,444.62 = 639.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.92x = 1,444.62 × 639.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.92x = 924,036.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,036.74/964.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.63

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