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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.45, 1,412.64 and 710.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.45, 1,412.64 and 710.60 is: 1,065.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.45 : 1,412.64 = 710.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.45/1,412.64 = 710.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.45x = 1,412.64 × 710.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.45x = 1,003,818.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,818.89/942.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.11

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