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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.33, 1,409.13 and 666.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.33, 1,409.13 and 666.96 is: 999.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.33 : 1,409.13 = 666.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.33/1,409.13 = 666.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.33x = 1,409.13 × 666.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.33x = 939,833.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,833.34/940.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.47

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