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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.92, 1,299.48 and 662.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.92, 1,299.48 and 662.56 is: 914.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.92 : 1,299.48 = 662.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.92/1,299.48 = 662.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.92x = 1,299.48 × 662.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.92x = 860,983.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,983.47/941.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.07

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