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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.88, 1,410.64 and 833.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.88, 1,410.64 and 833.44 is: 1,246.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.88 : 1,410.64 = 833.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.88/1,410.64 = 833.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.88x = 1,410.64 × 833.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.88x = 1,175,683.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,683.80/942.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.91

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