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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.32, 1,411.92 and 667.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.32, 1,411.92 and 667.08 is: 999.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.32 : 1,411.92 = 667.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.32/1,411.92 = 667.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.32x = 1,411.92 × 667.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.32x = 941,863.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,863.59/942.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.52

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