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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.74, 1,439.32 and 630.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.74, 1,439.32 and 630.66 is: 945.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.74 : 1,439.32 = 630.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.74/1,439.32 = 630.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.74x = 1,439.32 × 630.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.74x = 907,726.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,726.55/959.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.80

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