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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.23, 1,411.01 and 551.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.23, 1,411.01 and 551.20 is: 825.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.23 : 1,411.01 = 551.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.23/1,411.01 = 551.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.23x = 1,411.01 × 551.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.23x = 777,748.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,748.71/942.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.43

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