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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.98, 1,330.29 and 688.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.98, 1,330.29 and 688.50 is: 949.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.98 : 1,330.29 = 688.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.98/1,330.29 = 688.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.98x = 1,330.29 × 688.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.98x = 915,904.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,904.67/964.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.14

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