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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.90, 1,412.05 and 664.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.90, 1,412.05 and 664.58 is: 995.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.90 : 1,412.05 = 664.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.90/1,412.05 = 664.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.90x = 1,412.05 × 664.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.90x = 938,412.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,412.71/942.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.24

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