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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.55, 1,301.52 and 663.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.55, 1,301.52 and 663.42 is: 916.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.55 : 1,301.52 = 663.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.55/1,301.52 = 663.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.55x = 1,301.52 × 663.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.55x = 863,454.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,454.40/942.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.08

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