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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.68, 1,441.92 and 636.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.68, 1,441.92 and 636.48 is: 954.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.68 : 1,441.92 = 636.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.68/1,441.92 = 636.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.68x = 1,441.92 × 636.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.68x = 917,753.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,753.24/961.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.32

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