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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.60, 1,412.73 and 634.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.60, 1,412.73 and 634.84 is: 950.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.60 : 1,412.73 = 634.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.60/1,412.73 = 634.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.60x = 1,412.73 × 634.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.60x = 896,857.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,857.51/943.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.46

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