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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942, 1,411.08 and 576.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942, 1,411.08 and 576.48 is: 863.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942 : 1,411.08 = 576.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942/1,411.08 = 576.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942x = 1,411.08 × 576.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942x = 813,459.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,459.40/942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.55

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