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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.14, 1,408.60 and 698.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.14, 1,408.60 and 698.14 is: 1,044.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.14 : 1,408.60 = 698.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.14/1,408.60 = 698.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.14x = 1,408.60 × 698.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.14x = 983,400.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,400.00/941.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.90

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