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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.20, 1,414.08 and 634.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.20, 1,414.08 and 634.56 is: 951.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.20 : 1,414.08 = 634.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.20/1,414.08 = 634.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.20x = 1,414.08 × 634.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.20x = 897,318.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,318.60/943.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.36

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