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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.90, 1,413.55 and 665.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.90, 1,413.55 and 665.58 is: 996.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.90 : 1,413.55 = 665.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.90/1,413.55 = 665.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.90x = 1,413.55 × 665.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.90x = 940,830.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,830.61/943.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.75

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