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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.75, 1,412.62 and 662.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.75, 1,412.62 and 662.96 is: 994.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.75 : 1,412.62 = 662.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.75/1,412.62 = 662.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.75x = 1,412.62 × 662.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.75x = 936,500.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,500.18/941.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.43

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