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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.36, 1,443.12 and 637.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.36, 1,443.12 and 637.36 is: 956.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.36 : 1,443.12 = 637.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.36/1,443.12 = 637.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.36x = 1,443.12 × 637.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.36x = 919,786.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,786.96/961.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.76

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