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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.35, 1,410.14 and 529.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.35, 1,410.14 and 529.87 is: 793.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.35 : 1,410.14 = 529.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.35/1,410.14 = 529.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.35x = 1,410.14 × 529.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.35x = 747,188.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,188.23/941.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.74

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