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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.76, 1,414.59 and 577.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.76, 1,414.59 and 577.34 is: 866.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.76 : 1,414.59 = 577.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.76/1,414.59 = 577.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.76x = 1,414.59 × 577.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.76x = 816,699.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,699.39/942.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.29

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