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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.02, 1,298.80 and 605.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.02, 1,298.80 and 605.32 is: 834.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.02 : 1,298.80 = 605.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.02/1,298.80 = 605.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.02x = 1,298.80 × 605.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.02x = 786,194.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,194.43/942.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.58

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