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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.80, 1,413.96 and 532.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.80, 1,413.96 and 532.04 is: 797.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.80 : 1,413.96 = 532.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.80/1,413.96 = 532.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.80x = 1,413.96 × 532.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.80x = 752,283.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,283.28/942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.92

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