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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.58, 1,413.99 and 653.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.58, 1,413.99 and 653.22 is: 980.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.58 : 1,413.99 = 653.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.58/1,413.99 = 653.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.58x = 1,413.99 × 653.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.58x = 923,646.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,646.55/941.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.95

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