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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.33, 1,299.31 and 609.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.33, 1,299.31 and 609.75 is: 841.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.33 : 1,299.31 = 609.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.33/1,299.31 = 609.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.33x = 1,299.31 × 609.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.33x = 792,254.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,254.27/941.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.63

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