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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.96, 1,444.33 and 636.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.96, 1,444.33 and 636.17 is: 952.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.96 : 1,444.33 = 636.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.96/1,444.33 = 636.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.96x = 1,444.33 × 636.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.96x = 918,829.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,829.01/964.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.20

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