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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.58, 1,413.62 and 667.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.58, 1,413.62 and 667.86 is: 1,001.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.58 : 1,413.62 = 667.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.58/1,413.62 = 667.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.58x = 1,413.62 × 667.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.58x = 944,100.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,100.25/942.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.61

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