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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.73, 1,410.31 and 666.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.73, 1,410.31 and 666.53 is: 998.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.73 : 1,410.31 = 666.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.73/1,410.31 = 666.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.73x = 1,410.31 × 666.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.73x = 940,012.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,012.99/941.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.18

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