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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.52, 1,413.68 and 617.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.52, 1,413.68 and 617.18 is: 925.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.52 : 1,413.68 = 617.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.52/1,413.68 = 617.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.52x = 1,413.68 × 617.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.52x = 872,495.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,495.02/942.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.70

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