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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.04, 1,300.92 and 632

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.04, 1,300.92 and 632 is: 871.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.04 : 1,300.92 = 632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.04/1,300.92 = 632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.04x = 1,300.92 × 632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.04x = 822,181.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,181.44/943.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.84

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