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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.72, 1,434.14 and 632.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.72, 1,434.14 and 632.60 is: 947.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.72 : 1,434.14 = 632.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.72/1,434.14 = 632.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.72x = 1,434.14 × 632.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.72x = 907,236.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,236.96/957.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.29

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