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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.83, 1,299.49 and 609.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.83, 1,299.49 and 609.85 is: 841.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.83 : 1,299.49 = 609.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.83/1,299.49 = 609.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.83x = 1,299.49 × 609.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.83x = 792,493.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,493.98/941.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.44

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