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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.32, 1,412.44 and 530.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.32, 1,412.44 and 530.65 is: 796.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.32 : 1,412.44 = 530.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.32/1,412.44 = 530.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.32x = 1,412.44 × 530.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.32x = 749,511.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,511.72/941.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.23

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