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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.70, 1,411.34 and 633.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.70, 1,411.34 and 633.09 is: 948.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.70 : 1,411.34 = 633.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.70/1,411.34 = 633.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.70x = 1,411.34 × 633.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.70x = 893,502.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,502.08/941.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.82

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