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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.55, 1,413.06 and 613.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.55, 1,413.06 and 613.81 is: 920.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.55 : 1,413.06 = 613.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.55/1,413.06 = 613.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.55x = 1,413.06 × 613.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.55x = 867,350.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,350.36/942.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.22

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