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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.04, 1,300.24 and 627.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.04, 1,300.24 and 627.80 is: 866.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.04 : 1,300.24 = 627.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.04/1,300.24 = 627.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.04x = 1,300.24 × 627.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.04x = 816,290.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,290.67/942.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.51

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