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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.14, 1,413.11 and 576.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.14, 1,413.11 and 576.29 is: 864.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.14 : 1,413.11 = 576.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.14/1,413.11 = 576.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.14x = 1,413.11 × 576.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.14x = 814,366.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,366.14/942.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.38

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