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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.81, 1,415.45 and 636.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.81, 1,415.45 and 636.04 is: 954.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.81 : 1,415.45 = 636.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.81/1,415.45 = 636.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.81x = 1,415.45 × 636.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.81x = 900,282.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,282.82/942.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.89

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