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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.41, 1,409.07 and 666.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.41, 1,409.07 and 666.01 is: 997.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.41 : 1,409.07 = 666.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.41/1,409.07 = 666.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.41x = 1,409.07 × 666.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.41x = 938,458.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,458.97/940.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.93

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