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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.12, 1,437.16 and 633.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.12, 1,437.16 and 633.40 is: 950.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.12 : 1,437.16 = 633.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.12/1,437.16 = 633.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.12x = 1,437.16 × 633.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.12x = 910,297.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,297.14/958.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.09

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