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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.45, 1,441.16 and 635.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.45, 1,441.16 and 635.73 is: 953.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.45 : 1,441.16 = 635.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.45/1,441.16 = 635.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.45x = 1,441.16 × 635.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.45x = 916,185.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,185.47/960.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.91

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