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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.86, 1,440.18 and 633.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.86, 1,440.18 and 633.18 is: 948.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.86 : 1,440.18 = 633.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.86/1,440.18 = 633.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.86x = 1,440.18 × 633.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.86x = 911,893.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,893.17/961.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.05

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