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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.90, 1,419.30 and 633.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.90, 1,419.30 and 633.74 is: 950.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.90 : 1,419.30 = 633.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.90/1,419.30 = 633.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.90x = 1,419.30 × 633.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.90x = 899,460.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,460.09/945.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.90

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