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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.81, 1,439.70 and 635.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.81, 1,439.70 and 635.10 is: 952.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.81 : 1,439.70 = 635.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.81/1,439.70 = 635.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.81x = 1,439.70 × 635.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.81x = 914,353.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,353.47/959.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.65

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