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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.63, 1,410.91 and 575.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.63, 1,410.91 and 575.30 is: 862.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.63 : 1,410.91 = 575.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.63/1,410.91 = 575.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.63x = 1,410.91 × 575.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.63x = 811,696.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,696.52/941.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.01

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