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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.62, 1,436.41 and 632.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.62, 1,436.41 and 632.90 is: 949.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.62 : 1,436.41 = 632.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.62/1,436.41 = 632.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.62x = 1,436.41 × 632.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.62x = 909,103.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,103.89/957.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.34

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