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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.58, 1,410.36 and 669.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.58, 1,410.36 and 669.34 is: 1,001.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.58 : 1,410.36 = 669.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.58/1,410.36 = 669.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.58x = 1,410.36 × 669.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.58x = 944,010.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,010.36/942.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.52

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