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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.74, 1,416.15 and 634.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.74, 1,416.15 and 634.59 is: 952.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.74 : 1,416.15 = 634.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.74/1,416.15 = 634.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.74x = 1,416.15 × 634.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.74x = 898,674.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,674.63/943.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.25

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