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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.10, 1,414.98 and 636.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.10, 1,414.98 and 636.34 is: 952.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.10 : 1,414.98 = 636.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.10/1,414.98 = 636.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.10x = 1,414.98 × 636.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.10x = 900,408.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,408.37/945.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.71

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