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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.63, 1,402.65 and 641.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.63, 1,402.65 and 641.41 is: 962.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.63 : 1,402.65 = 641.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.63/1,402.65 = 641.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.63x = 1,402.65 × 641.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.63x = 899,673.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,673.74/934.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.60

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