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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.36, 1,412.44 and 577.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.36, 1,412.44 and 577.32 is: 865.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.36 : 1,412.44 = 577.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.36/1,412.44 = 577.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.36x = 1,412.44 × 577.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.36x = 815,429.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,429.86/942.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.31

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