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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.17, 1,411.20 and 575.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.17, 1,411.20 and 575.85 is: 862.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.17 : 1,411.20 = 575.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.17/1,411.20 = 575.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.17x = 1,411.20 × 575.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.17x = 812,639.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,639.52/942.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.52

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