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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.33, 1,534.77 and 633.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.33, 1,534.77 and 633.32 is: 949.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.33 : 1,534.77 = 633.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.33/1,534.77 = 633.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.33x = 1,534.77 × 633.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.33x = 972,000.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,000.40/1,023.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.84

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