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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.12, 1,412.66 and 645.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.12, 1,412.66 and 645.98 is: 968.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.12 : 1,412.66 = 645.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.12/1,412.66 = 645.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.12x = 1,412.66 × 645.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.12x = 912,539.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,539.81/942.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.60

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