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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.18, 1,442.33 and 632.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.18, 1,442.33 and 632.53 is: 949.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.18 : 1,442.33 = 632.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.18/1,442.33 = 632.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.18x = 1,442.33 × 632.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.18x = 912,309.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,309.78/961.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.16

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