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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.22, 1,412.49 and 632.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.22, 1,412.49 and 632.86 is: 948.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.22 : 1,412.49 = 632.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.22/1,412.49 = 632.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.22x = 1,412.49 × 632.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.22x = 893,908.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,908.42/942.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.73

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