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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.94, 1,432.01 and 630.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.94, 1,432.01 and 630.32 is: 944.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.94 : 1,432.01 = 630.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.94/1,432.01 = 630.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.94x = 1,432.01 × 630.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.94x = 902,614.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,614.23/955.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.22

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