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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.08, 1,411.20 and 551.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.08, 1,411.20 and 551.48 is: 826.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.08 : 1,411.20 = 551.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.08/1,411.20 = 551.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.08x = 1,411.20 × 551.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.08x = 778,248.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,248.58/941.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.97

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