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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.43, 1,297.80 and 609.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.43, 1,297.80 and 609.78 is: 840.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.43 : 1,297.80 = 609.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.43/1,297.80 = 609.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.43x = 1,297.80 × 609.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.43x = 791,372.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,372.48/941.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.61

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