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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.97, 1,400.04 and 633.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.97, 1,400.04 and 633.09 is: 950.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.97 : 1,400.04 = 633.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.97/1,400.04 = 633.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.97x = 1,400.04 × 633.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.97x = 886,351.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,351.32/932.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.03

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