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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.19, 1,413.85 and 634.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.19, 1,413.85 and 634.33 is: 950.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.19 : 1,413.85 = 634.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.19/1,413.85 = 634.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.19x = 1,413.85 × 634.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.19x = 896,847.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,847.47/943.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.87

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