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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.53, 1,437.80 and 633.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.53, 1,437.80 and 633.83 is: 950.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.53 : 1,437.80 = 633.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.53/1,437.80 = 633.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.53x = 1,437.80 × 633.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.53x = 911,320.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,320.77/958.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.75

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