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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.59, 1,410.81 and 666.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.59, 1,410.81 and 666.33 is: 998.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.59 : 1,410.81 = 666.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.59/1,410.81 = 666.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.59x = 1,410.81 × 666.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.59x = 940,065.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,065.03/941.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.38

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