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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.91, 1,415.01 and 576.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.91, 1,415.01 and 576.58 is: 865.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.91 : 1,415.01 = 576.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.91/1,415.01 = 576.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.91x = 1,415.01 × 576.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.91x = 815,866.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,866.47/942.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.26

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