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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.05, 1,411.02 and 663.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.05, 1,411.02 and 663.03 is: 995.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.05 : 1,411.02 = 663.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.05/1,411.02 = 663.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.05x = 1,411.02 × 663.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.05x = 935,548.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,548.59/940.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.21

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