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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.14, 1,411.24 and 529.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.14, 1,411.24 and 529.93 is: 794.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.14 : 1,411.24 = 529.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.14/1,411.24 = 529.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.14x = 1,411.24 × 529.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.14x = 747,858.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,858.41/941.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.63

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