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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.82, 1,414.23 and 821.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.82, 1,414.23 and 821.17 is: 1,231.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.82 : 1,414.23 = 821.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.82/1,414.23 = 821.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.82x = 1,414.23 × 821.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.82x = 1,161,323.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,323.25/942.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.76

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