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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.00, 1,299.14 and 605.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.00, 1,299.14 and 605.54 is: 835.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.00 : 1,299.14 = 605.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.00/1,299.14 = 605.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.00x = 1,299.14 × 605.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.00x = 786,683.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,683.73/942.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.12

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