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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.29, 1,414.11 and 698.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.29, 1,414.11 and 698.08 is: 1,047.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.29 : 1,414.11 = 698.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.29/1,414.11 = 698.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.29x = 1,414.11 × 698.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.29x = 987,161.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,161.91/942.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.62

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