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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.63, 1,440.94 and 635.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.63, 1,440.94 and 635.92 is: 953.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.63 : 1,440.94 = 635.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.63/1,440.94 = 635.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.63x = 1,440.94 × 635.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.63x = 916,318.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,318.57/960.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.88

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