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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.68, 1,432.58 and 631.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.68, 1,432.58 and 631.06 is: 944.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.68 : 1,432.58 = 631.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.68/1,432.58 = 631.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.68x = 1,432.58 × 631.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.68x = 904,043.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,043.93/956.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.98

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