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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.10, 1,411.26 and 530.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.10, 1,411.26 and 530.62 is: 794.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.10 : 1,411.26 = 530.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.10/1,411.26 = 530.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.10x = 1,411.26 × 530.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.10x = 748,842.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,842.78/942.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.87

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