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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.55, 1,299.81 and 610.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.55, 1,299.81 and 610.26 is: 842.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.55 : 1,299.81 = 610.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.55/1,299.81 = 610.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.55x = 1,299.81 × 610.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.55x = 793,222.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,222.05/941.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.46

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