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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.42, 1,411.78 and 698.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.42, 1,411.78 and 698.20 is: 1,045.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.42 : 1,411.78 = 698.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.42/1,411.78 = 698.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.42x = 1,411.78 × 698.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.42x = 985,704.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,704.80/942.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.93

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