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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.78, 1,414.50 and 665.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.78, 1,414.50 and 665.16 is: 997.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.78 : 1,414.50 = 665.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.78/1,414.50 = 665.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.78x = 1,414.50 × 665.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.78x = 940,861.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,861.02/942.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.96

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