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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.18, 1,445.34 and 634.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.18, 1,445.34 and 634.52 is: 952.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.18 : 1,445.34 = 634.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.18/1,445.34 = 634.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.18x = 1,445.34 × 634.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.18x = 917,097.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,097.14/963.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.16

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