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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.90, 1,435.34 and 632.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.90, 1,435.34 and 632.19 is: 948.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.90 : 1,435.34 = 632.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.90/1,435.34 = 632.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.90x = 1,435.34 × 632.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.90x = 907,397.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,397.26/956.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.27

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