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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.84, 1,439.54 and 635.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.84, 1,439.54 and 635.27 is: 954.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.84 : 1,439.54 = 635.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.84/1,439.54 = 635.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.84x = 1,439.54 × 635.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.84x = 914,486.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,486.20/957.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.74

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