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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.88, 1,300.38 and 632.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.88, 1,300.38 and 632.28 is: 872.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.88 : 1,300.38 = 632.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.88/1,300.38 = 632.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.88x = 1,300.38 × 632.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.88x = 822,204.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,204.27/941.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.94

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