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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.94, 1,441.01 and 636.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.94, 1,441.01 and 636.32 is: 953.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.94 : 1,441.01 = 636.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.94/1,441.01 = 636.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.94x = 1,441.01 × 636.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.94x = 916,943.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,943.48/961.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.22

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