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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.72, 1,415.01 and 698.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.72, 1,415.01 and 698.52 is: 1,048.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.72 : 1,415.01 = 698.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.72/1,415.01 = 698.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.72x = 1,415.01 × 698.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.72x = 988,412.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,412.79/942.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.47

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