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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.40, 1,413.63 and 804.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.40, 1,413.63 and 804.58 is: 1,206.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.40 : 1,413.63 = 804.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.40/1,413.63 = 804.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.40x = 1,413.63 × 804.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.40x = 1,137,378.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,378.43/942.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.90

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