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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.43, 1,412.28 and 530.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.43, 1,412.28 and 530.22 is: 795.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.43 : 1,412.28 = 530.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.43/1,412.28 = 530.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.43x = 1,412.28 × 530.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.43x = 748,819.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,819.10/941.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.41

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