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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.02, 1,440.92 and 631.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.02, 1,440.92 and 631.58 is: 946.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.02 : 1,440.92 = 631.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.02/1,440.92 = 631.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.02x = 1,440.92 × 631.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.02x = 910,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,056.25/961.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.97

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