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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.21, 1,410.46 and 529.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.21, 1,410.46 and 529.47 is: 793.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.21 : 1,410.46 = 529.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.21/1,410.46 = 529.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.21x = 1,410.46 × 529.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.21x = 746,797.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,797.13/941.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.45

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