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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.44, 1,299.24 and 646.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.44, 1,299.24 and 646.84 is: 892.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.44 : 1,299.24 = 646.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.44/1,299.24 = 646.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.44x = 1,299.24 × 646.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.44x = 840,400.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,400.40/941.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.68

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