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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.26, 1,409.75 and 668.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.26, 1,409.75 and 668.89 is: 1,000.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.26 : 1,409.75 = 668.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.26/1,409.75 = 668.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.26x = 1,409.75 × 668.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.26x = 942,957.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,957.28/942.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.74

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