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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.58, 1,412.28 and 633.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.58, 1,412.28 and 633.60 is: 950.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.58 : 1,412.28 = 633.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.58/1,412.28 = 633.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.58x = 1,412.28 × 633.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.58x = 894,820.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,820.61/941.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.34

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