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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.31, 1,407.89 and 910.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.31, 1,407.89 and 910.01 is: 1,359.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.31 : 1,407.89 = 910.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.31/1,407.89 = 910.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.31x = 1,407.89 × 910.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.31x = 1,281,196.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,196.36/942.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.63

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