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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.47, 1,412.55 and 683.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.47, 1,412.55 and 683.36 is: 1,024.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.47 : 1,412.55 = 683.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.47/1,412.55 = 683.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.47x = 1,412.55 × 683.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.47x = 965,280.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,280.17/942.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.20

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