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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.44, 1,411.14 and 552.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.44, 1,411.14 and 552.12 is: 826.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.44 : 1,411.14 = 552.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.44/1,411.14 = 552.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.44x = 1,411.14 × 552.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.44x = 779,118.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,118.62/942.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.70

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