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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.87, 1,413.05 and 531.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.87, 1,413.05 and 531.39 is: 796.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.87 : 1,413.05 = 531.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.87/1,413.05 = 531.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.87x = 1,413.05 × 531.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.87x = 750,883.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,883.28/942.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.38

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