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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.84, 1,411.68 and 531.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.84, 1,411.68 and 531.36 is: 795.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.84 : 1,411.68 = 531.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.84/1,411.68 = 531.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.84x = 1,411.68 × 531.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.84x = 750,110.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,110.28/942.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.59

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