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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.34, 1,413.06 and 551.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.34, 1,413.06 and 551.82 is: 828.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.34 : 1,413.06 = 551.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.34/1,413.06 = 551.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.34x = 1,413.06 × 551.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.34x = 779,754.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,754.77/941.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.35

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