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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.72, 1,415.14 and 553.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.72, 1,415.14 and 553.18 is: 830.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.72 : 1,415.14 = 553.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.72/1,415.14 = 553.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.72x = 1,415.14 × 553.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.72x = 782,827.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,827.15/942.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.39

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