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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.52, 1,411.92 and 616.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.52, 1,411.92 and 616.80 is: 924.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.52 : 1,411.92 = 616.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.52/1,411.92 = 616.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.52x = 1,411.92 × 616.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.52x = 870,872.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,872.26/941.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.96

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