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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.80, 1,410.90 and 556.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.80, 1,410.90 and 556.60 is: 833.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.80 : 1,410.90 = 556.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.80/1,410.90 = 556.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.80x = 1,410.90 × 556.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.80x = 785,306.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,306.94/941.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.84

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