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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.59, 1,412.44 and 531.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.59, 1,412.44 and 531.85 is: 796.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.59 : 1,412.44 = 531.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.59/1,412.44 = 531.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.59x = 1,412.44 × 531.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.59x = 751,206.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,206.21/942.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.96

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