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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.58, 1,299.92 and 610.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.58, 1,299.92 and 610.50 is: 842.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.58 : 1,299.92 = 610.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.58/1,299.92 = 610.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.58x = 1,299.92 × 610.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.58x = 793,598.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,598.11/941.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.84

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