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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.88, 1,411.44 and 698.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.88, 1,411.44 and 698.80 is: 1,046.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.88 : 1,411.44 = 698.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.88/1,411.44 = 698.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.88x = 1,411.44 × 698.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.88x = 986,314.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,314.27/942.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.07

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