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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.16, 1,412.34 and 678.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.16, 1,412.34 and 678.40 is: 1,016.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.16 : 1,412.34 = 678.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.16/1,412.34 = 678.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.16x = 1,412.34 × 678.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.16x = 958,131.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,131.46/942.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.95

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