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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.08, 1,411.68 and 577.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.08, 1,411.68 and 577.28 is: 865.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.08 : 1,411.68 = 577.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.08/1,411.68 = 577.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.08x = 1,411.68 × 577.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.08x = 814,934.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,934.63/942.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.04

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