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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.92, 1,448.08 and 656.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.92, 1,448.08 and 656.04 is: 984.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.92 : 1,448.08 = 656.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.92/1,448.08 = 656.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.92x = 1,448.08 × 656.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.92x = 949,998.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,998.40/964.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.54

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