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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.42, 1,411.83 and 650.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.42, 1,411.83 and 650.09 is: 973.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.42 : 1,411.83 = 650.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.42/1,411.83 = 650.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.42x = 1,411.83 × 650.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.42x = 917,809.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,809.51/942.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.89

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