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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.37, 1,412.07 and 662.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.37, 1,412.07 and 662.58 is: 993.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.37 : 1,412.07 = 662.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.37/1,412.07 = 662.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.37x = 1,412.07 × 662.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.37x = 935,617.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,617.12/941.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.89

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