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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.80, 1,299.30 and 679.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.80, 1,299.30 and 679.24 is: 937.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.80 : 1,299.30 = 679.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.80/1,299.30 = 679.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.80x = 1,299.30 × 679.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.80x = 882,536.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,536.53/941.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.07

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