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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.20, 1,411.78 and 576.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.20, 1,411.78 and 576.26 is: 863.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.20 : 1,411.78 = 576.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.20/1,411.78 = 576.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.20x = 1,411.78 × 576.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.20x = 813,552.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,552.34/942.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.46

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