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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.72, 1,411.74 and 632.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.72, 1,411.74 and 632.36 is: 947.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.72 : 1,411.74 = 632.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.72/1,411.74 = 632.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.72x = 1,411.74 × 632.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.72x = 892,727.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,727.91/941.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.98

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