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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.11, 1,432.66 and 630.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.11, 1,432.66 and 630.40 is: 945.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.11 : 1,432.66 = 630.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.11/1,432.66 = 630.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.11x = 1,432.66 × 630.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.11x = 903,148.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,148.86/955.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.60

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