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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.42, 1,298.04 and 653.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.42, 1,298.04 and 653.24 is: 900.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.42 : 1,298.04 = 653.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.42/1,298.04 = 653.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.42x = 1,298.04 × 653.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.42x = 847,931.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,931.65/941.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.69

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