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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.92, 1,411.21 and 634.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.92, 1,411.21 and 634.03 is: 949.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.92 : 1,411.21 = 634.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.92/1,411.21 = 634.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.92x = 1,411.21 × 634.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.92x = 894,749.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,749.48/941.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.92

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