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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.99, 1,299.13 and 610.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.99, 1,299.13 and 610.10 is: 841.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.99 : 1,299.13 = 610.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.99/1,299.13 = 610.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.99x = 1,299.13 × 610.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.99x = 792,599.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,599.21/941.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.41

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