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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.90, 1,435.68 and 633.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.90, 1,435.68 and 633.36 is: 949.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.90 : 1,435.68 = 633.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.90/1,435.68 = 633.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.90x = 1,435.68 × 633.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.90x = 909,302.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,302.28/957.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.27

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