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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.93, 1,301.45 and 632.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.93, 1,301.45 and 632.25 is: 872.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.93 : 1,301.45 = 632.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.93/1,301.45 = 632.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.93x = 1,301.45 × 632.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.93x = 822,838.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,838.60/942.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.64

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