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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.58, 1,407.36 and 667.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.58, 1,407.36 and 667.34 is: 998.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.58 : 1,407.36 = 667.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.58/1,407.36 = 667.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.58x = 1,407.36 × 667.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.58x = 939,187.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,187.62/940.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.52

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