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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.17, 1,404.98 and 921.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.17, 1,404.98 and 921.25 is: 1,373.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.17 : 1,404.98 = 921.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.17/1,404.98 = 921.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.17x = 1,404.98 × 921.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.17x = 1,294,336.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,336.62/942.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.78

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