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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.50, 1,298.97 and 610.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.50, 1,298.97 and 610.18 is: 841.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.50 : 1,298.97 = 610.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.50/1,298.97 = 610.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.50x = 1,298.97 × 610.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.50x = 792,605.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,605.51/941.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.85

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