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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.98, 1,408.68 and 632.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.98, 1,408.68 and 632.04 is: 946.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.98 : 1,408.68 = 632.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.98/1,408.68 = 632.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.98x = 1,408.68 × 632.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.98x = 890,342.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,342.11/940.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.19

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