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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.86, 1,412.70 and 576.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.86, 1,412.70 and 576.46 is: 864.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.86 : 1,412.70 = 576.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.86/1,412.70 = 576.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.86x = 1,412.70 × 576.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.86x = 814,365.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,365.04/941.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.63

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