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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.68, 1,412.93 and 530.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.68, 1,412.93 and 530.20 is: 795.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.68 : 1,412.93 = 530.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.68/1,412.93 = 530.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.68x = 1,412.93 × 530.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.68x = 749,135.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,135.49/941.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.53

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