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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.05, 1,411.01 and 575.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.05, 1,411.01 and 575.73 is: 862.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.05 : 1,411.01 = 575.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.05/1,411.01 = 575.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.05x = 1,411.01 × 575.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.05x = 812,357.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,357.91/942.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.33

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