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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.72, 1,410.24 and 631.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.72, 1,410.24 and 631.36 is: 946.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.72 : 1,410.24 = 631.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.72/1,410.24 = 631.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.72x = 1,410.24 × 631.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.72x = 890,369.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,369.13/940.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.48

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