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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.75, 1,411.29 and 632.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.75, 1,411.29 and 632.12 is: 946.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.75 : 1,411.29 = 632.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.75/1,411.29 = 632.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.75x = 1,411.29 × 632.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.75x = 892,097.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,097.58/942.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.27

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