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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044, 1,563.92 and 632.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044, 1,563.92 and 632.88 is: 948.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044 : 1,563.92 = 632.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044/1,563.92 = 632.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044x = 1,563.92 × 632.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044x = 989,773.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,773.69/1,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.06

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