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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.50, 1,410.90 and 631.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.50, 1,410.90 and 631.86 is: 945.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.50 : 1,410.90 = 631.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.50/1,410.90 = 631.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.50x = 1,410.90 × 631.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.50x = 891,491.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,491.27/942.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.88

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