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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.08, 1,433.28 and 630.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.08, 1,433.28 and 630.76 is: 945.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.08 : 1,433.28 = 630.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.08/1,433.28 = 630.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.08x = 1,433.28 × 630.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.08x = 904,055.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,055.69/956.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.59

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