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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.57, 1,413.63 and 667.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.57, 1,413.63 and 667.86 is: 1,001.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.57 : 1,413.63 = 667.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.57/1,413.63 = 667.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.57x = 1,413.63 × 667.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.57x = 944,106.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,106.93/942.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.63

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