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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.97, 1,401.54 and 634.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.97, 1,401.54 and 634.09 is: 951.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.97 : 1,401.54 = 634.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.97/1,401.54 = 634.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.97x = 1,401.54 × 634.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.97x = 888,702.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,702.50/933.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.53

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