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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.74, 1,411.77 and 682.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.74, 1,411.77 and 682.28 is: 1,021.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.74 : 1,411.77 = 682.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.74/1,411.77 = 682.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.74x = 1,411.77 × 682.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.74x = 963,222.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,222.44/942.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.73

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