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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.93, 1,414.01 and 532.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.93, 1,414.01 and 532.29 is: 798.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.93 : 1,414.01 = 532.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.93/1,414.01 = 532.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.93x = 1,414.01 × 532.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.93x = 752,660.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,660.72/942.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.21

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