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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.93, 1,411.27 and 875.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.93, 1,411.27 and 875.70 is: 1,310.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.93 : 1,411.27 = 875.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.93/1,411.27 = 875.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.93x = 1,411.27 × 875.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.93x = 1,235,849.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,849.14/942.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.65

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