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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.16, 1,412.76 and 634

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.16, 1,412.76 and 634 is: 950.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.16 : 1,412.76 = 634 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.16/1,412.76 = 634/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.16x = 1,412.76 × 634
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.16x = 895,689.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,689.84/942.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.68

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