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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.63, 1,299.74 and 631.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.63, 1,299.74 and 631.13 is: 871.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.63 : 1,299.74 = 631.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.63/1,299.74 = 631.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.63x = 1,299.74 × 631.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.63x = 820,295.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,295.25/941.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.15

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