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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.22, 1,432.89 and 630.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.22, 1,432.89 and 630.42 is: 944.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.22 : 1,432.89 = 630.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.22/1,432.89 = 630.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.22x = 1,432.89 × 630.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.22x = 903,322.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,322.51/956.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.68

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