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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.10, 1,411.80 and 653.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.10, 1,411.80 and 653.20 is: 978.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.10 : 1,411.80 = 653.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.10/1,411.80 = 653.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.10x = 1,411.80 × 653.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.10x = 922,187.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,187.76/942.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.86

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