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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.06, 1,412.28 and 556.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.06, 1,412.28 and 556.50 is: 834.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.06 : 1,412.28 = 556.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.06/1,412.28 = 556.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.06x = 1,412.28 × 556.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.06x = 785,933.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,933.82/942.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.27

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