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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.83, 1,411.74 and 632.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.83, 1,411.74 and 632.85 is: 949.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.83 : 1,411.74 = 632.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.83/1,411.74 = 632.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.83x = 1,411.74 × 632.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.83x = 893,419.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,419.66/940.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.61

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