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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.58, 1,408.86 and 668.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.58, 1,408.86 and 668.34 is: 1,000.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.58 : 1,408.86 = 668.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.58/1,408.86 = 668.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.58x = 1,408.86 × 668.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.58x = 941,597.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,597.49/941.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.02

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