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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.82, 1,431.02 and 630.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.82, 1,431.02 and 630.20 is: 943.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.82 : 1,431.02 = 630.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.82/1,431.02 = 630.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.82x = 1,431.02 × 630.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.82x = 901,828.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,828.80/955.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.51

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