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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.44, 1,411.86 and 652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.44, 1,411.86 and 652 is: 977.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.44 : 1,411.86 = 652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.44/1,411.86 = 652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.44x = 1,411.86 × 652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.44x = 920,532.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,532.72/941.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.79

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