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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.82, 1,412.07 and 634.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.82, 1,412.07 and 634.20 is: 948.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.82 : 1,412.07 = 634.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.82/1,412.07 = 634.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.82x = 1,412.07 × 634.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.82x = 895,534.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,534.79/943.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.85

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