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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.70, 1,412.06 and 551.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.70, 1,412.06 and 551.78 is: 827.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.70 : 1,412.06 = 551.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.70/1,412.06 = 551.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.70x = 1,412.06 × 551.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.70x = 779,151.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,151.38/941.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.39

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