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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.96, 1,411.80 and 683.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.96, 1,411.80 and 683.20 is: 1,022.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.96 : 1,411.80 = 683.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.96/1,411.80 = 683.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.96x = 1,411.80 × 683.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.96x = 964,541.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,541.76/942.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.89

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