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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.89, 1,412.98 and 531.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.89, 1,412.98 and 531.15 is: 795.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.89 : 1,412.98 = 531.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.89/1,412.98 = 531.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.89x = 1,412.98 × 531.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.89x = 750,501.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,501.67/942.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.96

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