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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.50, 1,412.62 and 531.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.50, 1,412.62 and 531.54 is: 796.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.50 : 1,412.62 = 531.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.50/1,412.62 = 531.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.50x = 1,412.62 × 531.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.50x = 750,862.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,862.71/942.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.67

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