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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.79, 1,414.18 and 531.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.79, 1,414.18 and 531.74 is: 797.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.79 : 1,414.18 = 531.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.79/1,414.18 = 531.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.79x = 1,414.18 × 531.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.79x = 751,972.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,972.54/942.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.61

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