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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.57, 1,411.25 and 710.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.57, 1,411.25 and 710.75 is: 1,064.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.57 : 1,411.25 = 710.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.57/1,411.25 = 710.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.57x = 1,411.25 × 710.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.57x = 1,003,035.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,035.33/942.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.15

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