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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.04, 1,409.94 and 665.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.04, 1,409.94 and 665.76 is: 997.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.04 : 1,409.94 = 665.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.04/1,409.94 = 665.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.04x = 1,409.94 × 665.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.04x = 938,681.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,681.65/941.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.49

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