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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.96, 1,433.01 and 631.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.96, 1,433.01 and 631.34 is: 945.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.96 : 1,433.01 = 631.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.96/1,433.01 = 631.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.96x = 1,433.01 × 631.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.96x = 904,716.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,716.53/956.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.41

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