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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.22, 1,410.99 and 631.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.22, 1,410.99 and 631.86 is: 947.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.22 : 1,410.99 = 631.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.22/1,410.99 = 631.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.22x = 1,410.99 × 631.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.22x = 891,548.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,548.14/941.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.23

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