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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.55, 1,450.10 and 638.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.55, 1,450.10 and 638.28 is: 956.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.55 : 1,450.10 = 638.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.55/1,450.10 = 638.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.55x = 1,450.10 × 638.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.55x = 925,571.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,571.42/967.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.62

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