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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.56, 1,412.00 and 455.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.56, 1,412.00 and 455.95 is: 683.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.56 : 1,412.00 = 455.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.56/1,412.00 = 455.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.56x = 1,412.00 × 455.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.56x = 643,799.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,799.01/942.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.04

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