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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.84, 1,441.04 and 636.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.84, 1,441.04 and 636.27 is: 956.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.84 : 1,441.04 = 636.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.84/1,441.04 = 636.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.84x = 1,441.04 × 636.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.84x = 916,890.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,890.52/958.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.25

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