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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.64, 1,438.47 and 630.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.64, 1,438.47 and 630.78 is: 945.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.64 : 1,438.47 = 630.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.64/1,438.47 = 630.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.64x = 1,438.47 × 630.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.64x = 907,358.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,358.11/959.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.52

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