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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.44, 1,415.16 and 631.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.44, 1,415.16 and 631.32 is: 946.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.44 : 1,415.16 = 631.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.44/1,415.16 = 631.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.44x = 1,415.16 × 631.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.44x = 893,418.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,418.81/943.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.98

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