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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.70, 1,410.93 and 652.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.70, 1,410.93 and 652.80 is: 978.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.70 : 1,410.93 = 652.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.70/1,410.93 = 652.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.70x = 1,410.93 × 652.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.70x = 921,055.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,055.10/941.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.08

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