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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.64, 1,411.52 and 651.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.64, 1,411.52 and 651.04 is: 974.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.64 : 1,411.52 = 651.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.64/1,411.52 = 651.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.64x = 1,411.52 × 651.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.64x = 918,945.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,945.67/942.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.87

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