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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.45, 1,410.81 and 632.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.45, 1,410.81 and 632.23 is: 948.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.45 : 1,410.81 = 632.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.45/1,410.81 = 632.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.45x = 1,410.81 × 632.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.45x = 891,956.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,956.41/940.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.44

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