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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.61, 1,409.67 and 699.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.61, 1,409.67 and 699.21 is: 1,046.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.61 : 1,409.67 = 699.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.61/1,409.67 = 699.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.61x = 1,409.67 × 699.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.61x = 985,655.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,655.36/941.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.78

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