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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.83, 1,410.21 and 530.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.83, 1,410.21 and 530.35 is: 794.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.83 : 1,410.21 = 530.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.83/1,410.21 = 530.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.83x = 1,410.21 × 530.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.83x = 747,901.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,901.35/941.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.10

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