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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.95, 1,299.01 and 610.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.95, 1,299.01 and 610.26 is: 841.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.95 : 1,299.01 = 610.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.95/1,299.01 = 610.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.95x = 1,299.01 × 610.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.95x = 792,733.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,733.84/941.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.59

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