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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.33, 1,412.13 and 668.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.33, 1,412.13 and 668.97 is: 1,002.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.33 : 1,412.13 = 668.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.33/1,412.13 = 668.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.33x = 1,412.13 × 668.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.33x = 944,672.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,672.61/942.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.49

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