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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.40, 1,409.76 and 697.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.40, 1,409.76 and 697.20 is: 1,042.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.40 : 1,409.76 = 697.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.40/1,409.76 = 697.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.40x = 1,409.76 × 697.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.40x = 982,884.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,884.67/942.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.96

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