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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.18, 1,299.21 and 609.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.18, 1,299.21 and 609.62 is: 841.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.18 : 1,299.21 = 609.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.18/1,299.21 = 609.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.18x = 1,299.21 × 609.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.18x = 792,024.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,024.40/941.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.52

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