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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.76, 1,415.04 and 668.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.76, 1,415.04 and 668.08 is: 1,002.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.76 : 1,415.04 = 668.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.76/1,415.04 = 668.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.76x = 1,415.04 × 668.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.76x = 945,359.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,359.92/942.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.76

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