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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.08, 1,410.75 and 594.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.08, 1,410.75 and 594.35 is: 890.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.08 : 1,410.75 = 594.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.08/1,410.75 = 594.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.08x = 1,410.75 × 594.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.08x = 838,482.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,482.79/942.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.04

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