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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.12, 1,408.96 and 680.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.12, 1,408.96 and 680.32 is: 1,018.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.12 : 1,408.96 = 680.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.12/1,408.96 = 680.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.12x = 1,408.96 × 680.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.12x = 958,543.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,543.67/941.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.51

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