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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.76, 1,433.28 and 631.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.76, 1,433.28 and 631.14 is: 945.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.76 : 1,433.28 = 631.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.76/1,433.28 = 631.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.76x = 1,433.28 × 631.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.76x = 904,600.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,600.34/956.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.48

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