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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.63, 1,442.44 and 636.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.63, 1,442.44 and 636.92 is: 955.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.63 : 1,442.44 = 636.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.63/1,442.44 = 636.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.63x = 1,442.44 × 636.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.63x = 918,718.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,718.88/961.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.38

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