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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.05, 1,298.90 and 610.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.05, 1,298.90 and 610.36 is: 841.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.05 : 1,298.90 = 610.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.05/1,298.90 = 610.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.05x = 1,298.90 × 610.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.05x = 792,794.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,794.88/942.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.56

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