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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.04, 1,411.55 and 632.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.04, 1,411.55 and 632.75 is: 948.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.04 : 1,411.55 = 632.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.04/1,411.55 = 632.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.04x = 1,411.55 × 632.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.04x = 893,158.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,158.26/942.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.11

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