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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.55, 1,410.78 and 575.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.55, 1,410.78 and 575.24 is: 861.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.55 : 1,410.78 = 575.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.55/1,410.78 = 575.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.55x = 1,410.78 × 575.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.55x = 811,530.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,530.03/941.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.91

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