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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.51, 1,411.93 and 725.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.51, 1,411.93 and 725.02 is: 1,086.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.51 : 1,411.93 = 725.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.51/1,411.93 = 725.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.51x = 1,411.93 × 725.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.51x = 1,023,677.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,677.49/942.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.12

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