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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.65, 1,434.96 and 631.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.65, 1,434.96 and 631.94 is: 947.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.65 : 1,434.96 = 631.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.65/1,434.96 = 631.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.65x = 1,434.96 × 631.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.65x = 906,801.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,801.45/956.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.90

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