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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.66, 1,412.17 and 698.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.66, 1,412.17 and 698.45 is: 1,046.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.66 : 1,412.17 = 698.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.66/1,412.17 = 698.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.66x = 1,412.17 × 698.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.66x = 986,321.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,321.33/942.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.32

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