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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.22, 1,410.75 and 530.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.22, 1,410.75 and 530.55 is: 795.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.22 : 1,410.75 = 530.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.22/1,410.75 = 530.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.22x = 1,410.75 × 530.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.22x = 748,473.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,473.41/941.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.22

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