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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.99, 1,300.80 and 610.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.99, 1,300.80 and 610.97 is: 843.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.99 : 1,300.80 = 610.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.99/1,300.80 = 610.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.99x = 1,300.80 × 610.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.99x = 794,749.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,749.78/941.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.69

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