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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.60, 1,432.76 and 633.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.60, 1,432.76 and 633.60 is: 947.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.60 : 1,432.76 = 633.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.60/1,432.76 = 633.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.60x = 1,432.76 × 633.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.60x = 907,793.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,793.57/957.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.99

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