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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.14, 1,412.94 and 577.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.14, 1,412.94 and 577.10 is: 865.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.14 : 1,412.94 = 577.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.14/1,412.94 = 577.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.14x = 1,412.94 × 577.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.14x = 815,407.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,407.67/942.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.48

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