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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.92, 1,447.62 and 641.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.92, 1,447.62 and 641.64 is: 960.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.92 : 1,447.62 = 641.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.92/1,447.62 = 641.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.92x = 1,447.62 × 641.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.92x = 928,850.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,850.90/966.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.63

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