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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.38, 1,410.22 and 694.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.38, 1,410.22 and 694.12 is: 1,039.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.38 : 1,410.22 = 694.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.38/1,410.22 = 694.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.38x = 1,410.22 × 694.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.38x = 978,861.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,861.91/941.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.82

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