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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.77, 1,412.35 and 530.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.77, 1,412.35 and 530.66 is: 794.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.77 : 1,412.35 = 530.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.77/1,412.35 = 530.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.77x = 1,412.35 × 530.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.77x = 749,477.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,477.65/942.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.97

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