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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.61, 1,413.98 and 634.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.61, 1,413.98 and 634.32 is: 950.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.61 : 1,413.98 = 634.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.61/1,413.98 = 634.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.61x = 1,413.98 × 634.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.61x = 896,910.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,910.78/943.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.51

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