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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.63, 1,441.55 and 636.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.63, 1,441.55 and 636.22 is: 954.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.63 : 1,441.55 = 636.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.63/1,441.55 = 636.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.63x = 1,441.55 × 636.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.63x = 917,142.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,142.94/960.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.73

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