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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.32, 1,415.09 and 613.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.32, 1,415.09 and 613.82 is: 921.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.32 : 1,415.09 = 613.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.32/1,415.09 = 613.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.32x = 1,415.09 × 613.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.32x = 868,615.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,615.62/942.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.78

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