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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.38, 1,409.64 and 649.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.38, 1,409.64 and 649.78 is: 972.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.38 : 1,409.64 = 649.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.38/1,409.64 = 649.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.38x = 1,409.64 × 649.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.38x = 915,955.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,955.88/941.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.99

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