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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.60, 1,412.28 and 428.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.60, 1,412.28 and 428.56 is: 642.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.60 : 1,412.28 = 428.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.60/1,412.28 = 428.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.60x = 1,412.28 × 428.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.60x = 605,246.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,246.72/941.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.79

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