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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.31, 1,299.47 and 609.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.31, 1,299.47 and 609.93 is: 842.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.31 : 1,299.47 = 609.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.31/1,299.47 = 609.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.31x = 1,299.47 × 609.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.31x = 792,582.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,582.69/941.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.00

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