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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.93, 1,441.71 and 632.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.93, 1,441.71 and 632.86 is: 947.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.93 : 1,441.71 = 632.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.93/1,441.71 = 632.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.93x = 1,441.71 × 632.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.93x = 912,396.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,396.99/962.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.52

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