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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.38, 1,410.54 and 575.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.38, 1,410.54 and 575.05 is: 861.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.38 : 1,410.54 = 575.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.38/1,410.54 = 575.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.38x = 1,410.54 × 575.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.38x = 811,131.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,131.03/941.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.64

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