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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.08, 1,414.53 and 635.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.08, 1,414.53 and 635.10 is: 952.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.08 : 1,414.53 = 635.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.08/1,414.53 = 635.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.08x = 1,414.53 × 635.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.08x = 898,368.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,368.00/943.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.59

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