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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942, 1,300.05 and 592.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942, 1,300.05 and 592.62 is: 817.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942 : 1,300.05 = 592.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942/1,300.05 = 592.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942x = 1,300.05 × 592.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942x = 770,435.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,435.63/942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.87

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