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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.14, 1,413.24 and 633.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.14, 1,413.24 and 633.78 is: 949.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.14 : 1,413.24 = 633.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.14/1,413.24 = 633.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.14x = 1,413.24 × 633.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.14x = 895,683.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,683.25/943.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.68

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