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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.02, 1,411.67 and 556.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.02, 1,411.67 and 556.46 is: 833.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.02 : 1,411.67 = 556.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.02/1,411.67 = 556.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.02x = 1,411.67 × 556.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.02x = 785,537.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,537.89/942.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.89

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