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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.96, 1,412.90 and 559.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.96, 1,412.90 and 559.64 is: 839.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.96 : 1,412.90 = 559.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.96/1,412.90 = 559.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.96x = 1,412.90 × 559.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.96x = 790,715.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,715.36/941.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.44

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