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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.76, 1,410.36 and 668.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.76, 1,410.36 and 668.98 is: 1,000.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.76 : 1,410.36 = 668.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.76/1,410.36 = 668.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.76x = 1,410.36 × 668.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.76x = 943,502.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,502.63/942.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.79

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