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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.96, 1,434.51 and 632.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.96, 1,434.51 and 632.34 is: 946.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.96 : 1,434.51 = 632.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.96/1,434.51 = 632.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.96x = 1,434.51 × 632.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.96x = 907,098.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,098.05/957.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.91

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