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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.81, 1,413.95 and 635.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.81, 1,413.95 and 635.04 is: 953.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.81 : 1,413.95 = 635.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.81/1,413.95 = 635.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.81x = 1,413.95 × 635.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.81x = 897,911.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,911.63/941.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.39

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