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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.44, 1,442.76 and 637.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.44, 1,442.76 and 637.84 is: 955.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.44 : 1,442.76 = 637.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.44/1,442.76 = 637.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.44x = 1,442.76 × 637.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.44x = 920,250.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,250.04/963.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.17

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