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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.84, 1,413.10 and 710.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.84, 1,413.10 and 710.98 is: 1,065.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.84 : 1,413.10 = 710.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.84/1,413.10 = 710.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.84x = 1,413.10 × 710.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.84x = 1,004,685.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,685.84/942.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.60

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