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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.86, 1,435.68 and 630.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.86, 1,435.68 and 630.18 is: 943.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.86 : 1,435.68 = 630.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.86/1,435.68 = 630.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.86x = 1,435.68 × 630.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.86x = 904,736.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,736.82/958.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.55

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