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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.74, 1,409.58 and 631.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.74, 1,409.58 and 631.44 is: 946.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.74 : 1,409.58 = 631.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.74/1,409.58 = 631.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.74x = 1,409.58 × 631.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.74x = 890,065.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,065.20/940.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.13

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