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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.70, 1,412.55 and 613.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.70, 1,412.55 and 613.65 is: 920.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.70 : 1,412.55 = 613.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.70/1,412.55 = 613.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.70x = 1,412.55 × 613.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.70x = 866,811.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,811.31/941.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.48

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