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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.60, 1,411.23 and 633.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.60, 1,411.23 and 633.84 is: 948.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.60 : 1,411.23 = 633.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.60/1,411.23 = 633.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.60x = 1,411.23 × 633.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.60x = 894,494.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,494.02/942.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.96

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