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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.80, 1,411.72 and 422.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.80, 1,411.72 and 422.08 is: 632.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.80 : 1,411.72 = 422.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.80/1,411.72 = 422.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.80x = 1,411.72 × 422.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.80x = 595,858.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,858.78/941.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.68

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