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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.83, 1,413.32 and 595.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.83, 1,413.32 and 595.08 is: 892.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.83 : 1,413.32 = 595.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.83/1,413.32 = 595.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.83x = 1,413.32 × 595.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.83x = 841,035.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,035.49/942.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.04

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