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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.64, 1,413.96 and 534.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.64, 1,413.96 and 534.36 is: 801.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.64 : 1,413.96 = 534.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.64/1,413.96 = 534.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.64x = 1,413.96 × 534.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.64x = 755,563.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,563.67/942.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.54

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