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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.16, 1,299.06 and 647.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.16, 1,299.06 and 647.16 is: 893.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.16 : 1,299.06 = 647.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.16/1,299.06 = 647.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.16x = 1,299.06 × 647.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.16x = 840,699.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,699.67/941.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.26

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