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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.60, 1,409.94 and 666.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.60, 1,409.94 and 666.04 is: 998.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.60 : 1,409.94 = 666.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.60/1,409.94 = 666.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.60x = 1,409.94 × 666.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.60x = 939,076.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,076.44/940.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.38

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