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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942, 1,413.64 and 567.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942, 1,413.64 and 567.06 is: 850.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942 : 1,413.64 = 567.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942/1,413.64 = 567.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942x = 1,413.64 × 567.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942x = 801,618.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,618.70/942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.98

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