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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.55, 1,410.30 and 577.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.55, 1,410.30 and 577.05 is: 864.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.55 : 1,410.30 = 577.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.55/1,410.30 = 577.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.55x = 1,410.30 × 577.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.55x = 813,813.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,813.62/941.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.33

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