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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.94, 1,299.32 and 610.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.94, 1,299.32 and 610.36 is: 841.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.94 : 1,299.32 = 610.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.94/1,299.32 = 610.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.94x = 1,299.32 × 610.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.94x = 793,050.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,050.09/941.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.93

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