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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.22, 1,409.70 and 632.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.22, 1,409.70 and 632.19 is: 946.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.22 : 1,409.70 = 632.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.22/1,409.70 = 632.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.22x = 1,409.70 × 632.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.22x = 891,203.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,203.92/941.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.86

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