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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.85, 1,410.93 and 616.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.85, 1,410.93 and 616.23 is: 923.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.85 : 1,410.93 = 616.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.85/1,410.93 = 616.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.85x = 1,410.93 × 616.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.85x = 869,457.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,457.39/941.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.14

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