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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.96, 1,412.28 and 654.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.96, 1,412.28 and 654.60 is: 980.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.96 : 1,412.28 = 654.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.96/1,412.28 = 654.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.96x = 1,412.28 × 654.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.96x = 924,478.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,478.49/942.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.40

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