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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.74, 1,300.21 and 605.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.74, 1,300.21 and 605.80 is: 836.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.74 : 1,300.21 = 605.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.74/1,300.21 = 605.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.74x = 1,300.21 × 605.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.74x = 787,663.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,663.42/941.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.39

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