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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.88, 1,413.96 and 557.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.88, 1,413.96 and 557.68 is: 836.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.88 : 1,413.96 = 557.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.88/1,413.96 = 557.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.88x = 1,413.96 × 557.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.88x = 788,537.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,537.21/942.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.31

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