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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.95, 1,299.27 and 661.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.95, 1,299.27 and 661.69 is: 912.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.95 : 1,299.27 = 661.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.95/1,299.27 = 661.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.95x = 1,299.27 × 661.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.95x = 859,713.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,713.97/941.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.70

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