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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.78, 1,411.20 and 653.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.78, 1,411.20 and 653.34 is: 977.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.78 : 1,411.20 = 653.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.78/1,411.20 = 653.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.78x = 1,411.20 × 653.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.78x = 921,993.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,993.41/942.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.95

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