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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.94, 1,411.50 and 632.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.94, 1,411.50 and 632.76 is: 948.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.94 : 1,411.50 = 632.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.94/1,411.50 = 632.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.94x = 1,411.50 × 632.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.94x = 893,140.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,140.74/941.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.19

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