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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.87, 1,414.30 and 532.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.87, 1,414.30 and 532.35 is: 798.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.87 : 1,414.30 = 532.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.87/1,414.30 = 532.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.87x = 1,414.30 × 532.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.87x = 752,903.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,903.27/942.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.53

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