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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.40, 1,411.68 and 652.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.40, 1,411.68 and 652.48 is: 977.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.40 : 1,411.68 = 652.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.40/1,411.68 = 652.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.40x = 1,411.68 × 652.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.40x = 921,092.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,092.97/942.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.39

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