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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.96, 1,414.40 and 560.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.96, 1,414.40 and 560.64 is: 840.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.96 : 1,414.40 = 560.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.96/1,414.40 = 560.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.96x = 1,414.40 × 560.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.96x = 792,969.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,969.22/942.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.94

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