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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.01, 1,298.80 and 609.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.01, 1,298.80 and 609.51 is: 841.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.01 : 1,298.80 = 609.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.01/1,298.80 = 609.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.01x = 1,298.80 × 609.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.01x = 791,631.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,631.59/941.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.26

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