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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.36, 1,413.95 and 872.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.36, 1,413.95 and 872.70 is: 1,309.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.36 : 1,413.95 = 872.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.36/1,413.95 = 872.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.36x = 1,413.95 × 872.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.36x = 1,233,949.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,949.80/942.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.43

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