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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.36, 1,435.74 and 634.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.36, 1,435.74 and 634.44 is: 951.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.36 : 1,435.74 = 634.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.36/1,435.74 = 634.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.36x = 1,435.74 × 634.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.36x = 910,890.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,890.89/957.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.46

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