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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.19, 1,456.79 and 644.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.19, 1,456.79 and 644.22 is: 966.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.19 : 1,456.79 = 644.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.19/1,456.79 = 644.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.19x = 1,456.79 × 644.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.19x = 938,490.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,490.03/971.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.33

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