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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.64, 1,409.36 and 666.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.64, 1,409.36 and 666.28 is: 998.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.64 : 1,409.36 = 666.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.64/1,409.36 = 666.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.64x = 1,409.36 × 666.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.64x = 939,018.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,018.00/940.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.28

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