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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.03, 1,410.52 and 530.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.03, 1,410.52 and 530.06 is: 794.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.03 : 1,410.52 = 530.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.03/1,410.52 = 530.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.03x = 1,410.52 × 530.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.03x = 747,650.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,650.53/941.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.51

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