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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.10, 1,298.07 and 661.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.10, 1,298.07 and 661.92 is: 912.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.10 : 1,298.07 = 661.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.10/1,298.07 = 661.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.10x = 1,298.07 × 661.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.10x = 859,218.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,218.49/941.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.99

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