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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.42, 1,413.57 and 577.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.42, 1,413.57 and 577.26 is: 865.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.42 : 1,413.57 = 577.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.42/1,413.57 = 577.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.42x = 1,413.57 × 577.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.42x = 815,997.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,997.42/942.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.85

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