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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.03, 1,299.58 and 610.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.03, 1,299.58 and 610.54 is: 842.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.03 : 1,299.58 = 610.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.03/1,299.58 = 610.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.03x = 1,299.58 × 610.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.03x = 793,440.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,440.80/942.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.27

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