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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.33, 1,299.31 and 609.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.33, 1,299.31 and 609.78 is: 841.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.33 : 1,299.31 = 609.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.33/1,299.31 = 609.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.33x = 1,299.31 × 609.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.33x = 792,289.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,289.29/941.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.67

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