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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.61, 1,416.97 and 636.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.61, 1,416.97 and 636.32 is: 953.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.61 : 1,416.97 = 636.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.61/1,416.97 = 636.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.61x = 1,416.97 × 636.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.61x = 901,646.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,646.35/945.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.51

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