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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.92, 1,409.71 and 633.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.92, 1,409.71 and 633.03 is: 948.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.92 : 1,409.71 = 633.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.92/1,409.71 = 633.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.92x = 1,409.71 × 633.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.92x = 892,388.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,388.72/940.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.42

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