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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.28, 1,413.20 and 531.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.28, 1,413.20 and 531.15 is: 797.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.28 : 1,413.20 = 531.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.28/1,413.20 = 531.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.28x = 1,413.20 × 531.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.28x = 750,621.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,621.18/941.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.45

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