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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.48, 1,414.48 and 649.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.48, 1,414.48 and 649.80 is: 975.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.48 : 1,414.48 = 649.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.48/1,414.48 = 649.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.48x = 1,414.48 × 649.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.48x = 919,129.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,129.10/942.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.22

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