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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.26, 1,411.88 and 595.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.26, 1,411.88 and 595.53 is: 892.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.26 : 1,411.88 = 595.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.26/1,411.88 = 595.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.26x = 1,411.88 × 595.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.26x = 840,813.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,813.92/942.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.34

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