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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.28, 1,410.66 and 530.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.28, 1,410.66 and 530.25 is: 794.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.28 : 1,410.66 = 530.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.28/1,410.66 = 530.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.28x = 1,410.66 × 530.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.28x = 748,002.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,002.47/941.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.67

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