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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.26, 1,411.49 and 472.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.26, 1,411.49 and 472.42 is: 708.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.26 : 1,411.49 = 472.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.26/1,411.49 = 472.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.26x = 1,411.49 × 472.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.26x = 666,816.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,816.11/941.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.43

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