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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.34, 1,412.25 and 597.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.34, 1,412.25 and 597.12 is: 895.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.34 : 1,412.25 = 597.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.34/1,412.25 = 597.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.34x = 1,412.25 × 597.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.34x = 843,282.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,282.72/941.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.83

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