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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.27, 1,412.64 and 633.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.27, 1,412.64 and 633.18 is: 949.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.27 : 1,412.64 = 633.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.27/1,412.64 = 633.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.27x = 1,412.64 × 633.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.27x = 894,455.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,455.40/942.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.26

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