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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.87, 1,299.53 and 605.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.87, 1,299.53 and 605.61 is: 835.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.87 : 1,299.53 = 605.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.87/1,299.53 = 605.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.87x = 1,299.53 × 605.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.87x = 787,005.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,005.34/941.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.58

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