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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.63, 1,411.07 and 698.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.63, 1,411.07 and 698.55 is: 1,045.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.63 : 1,411.07 = 698.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.63/1,411.07 = 698.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.63x = 1,411.07 × 698.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.63x = 985,699.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,699.46/942.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.69

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