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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.94, 1,442.51 and 637.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.94, 1,442.51 and 637.32 is: 954.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.94 : 1,442.51 = 637.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.94/1,442.51 = 637.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.94x = 1,442.51 × 637.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.94x = 919,340.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,340.47/962.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.72

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