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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.61, 1,413.26 and 653.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.61, 1,413.26 and 653.25 is: 980.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.61 : 1,413.26 = 653.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.61/1,413.26 = 653.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.61x = 1,413.26 × 653.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.61x = 923,208.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,208.83/941.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.46

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