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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.39, 1,438.97 and 634.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.39, 1,438.97 and 634.77 is: 951.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.39 : 1,438.97 = 634.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.39/1,438.97 = 634.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.39x = 1,438.97 × 634.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.39x = 913,411.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,411.81/960.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.08

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