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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.53, 1,411.48 and 664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.53, 1,411.48 and 664.20 is: 994.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.53 : 1,411.48 = 664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.53/1,411.48 = 664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.53x = 1,411.48 × 664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.53x = 937,501.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,501.88/942.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.67

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