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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.83, 1,411.71 and 531.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.83, 1,411.71 and 531.35 is: 795.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.83 : 1,411.71 = 531.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.83/1,411.71 = 531.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.83x = 1,411.71 × 531.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.83x = 750,112.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,112.11/942.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.60

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