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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.24, 1,411.68 and 653.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.24, 1,411.68 and 653.12 is: 978.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.24 : 1,411.68 = 653.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.24/1,411.68 = 653.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.24x = 1,411.68 × 653.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.24x = 921,996.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,996.44/942.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.52

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