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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.95, 1,410.21 and 632.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.95, 1,410.21 and 632.34 is: 947.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.95 : 1,410.21 = 632.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.95/1,410.21 = 632.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.95x = 1,410.21 × 632.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.95x = 891,732.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,732.19/940.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.69

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