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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.78, 1,435.17 and 632.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.78, 1,435.17 and 632.07 is: 948.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.78 : 1,435.17 = 632.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.78/1,435.17 = 632.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.78x = 1,435.17 × 632.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.78x = 907,135.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,135.65/956.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.11

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