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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.68, 1,443.08 and 633.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.68, 1,443.08 and 633.02 is: 949.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.68 : 1,443.08 = 633.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.68/1,443.08 = 633.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.68x = 1,443.08 × 633.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.68x = 913,498.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,498.50/961.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.90

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