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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.86, 1,434.99 and 633.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.86, 1,434.99 and 633.94 is: 950.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.86 : 1,434.99 = 633.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.86/1,434.99 = 633.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.86x = 1,434.99 × 633.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.86x = 909,697.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,697.56/956.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.71

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